Lev Summer 6

1.Concerns were raised last week about an incident involving paparazzi and the Duke and Duchess of Sussex. What does the term ‘paparazzi’ refer to?

• a. An elite security team responsible for royal protection

• b. Press photographers who follow celebrities to capture photographs

• c. Fans who consistently show up at royal events

2.The United States has agreed to let European allies supply Ukraine with F-16s to help in the conflict with the Russia invasion. What are F-16s?

• a. tanks

• b. battleships

• c. fighter jets

3.Last week the leaders of the G7 gathered in Hiroshima. Where is Hiroshima?

• a. Japan

• b. Taiwan

• c. China

4.World Bee day was celebrated on 20 May. What is a formal term for a bee keeper?

• a. Apiarist

• b. Philatelist

• c. Botanist

5.Which team won the Women’s FA Cup final last week?

• a. Arsenal

• b. Liverpool

• c. Chelsea

6.What forced 11 villages in Mexico to cancel school sessions last week?

• a. Severe flooding

• b. A plague of mice

• c. Ash from a nearby volcano

7.Researchers from the University of Kitakyushu in Japan have built a house out of …?

• a. Recycled shoes

• b. Wool

• c. Recycled Nappies

8.In the recent Northern Ireland council elections, which party emerged as the largest party in both local government and Stormont for the first time?

• a. Democratic Unionist Party (DUP)

• b. Alliance Party

• c. Sinn Féin

9.Which is the only continent with land in all four hemispheres (northern, southern, eastern and western hemispheres)?

• a. Europe

• b. Africa

• c. Asia

10.What devastating event took place in Italy last week, leading to significant loss and displacement?

• a. Overflowing canals and heavy rainfall caused flooding

• b. A series of tornadoes hit several regions in Italy.

• c. Intense heatwaves resulted in widespread forest fires.