Golden Shears and sheep shearing in New Zealand

What is the name of the international sheep shearing competition that is held yearly in New Zealand?

• Golden Sheep

• Golden Shears

• Goldilock

• Golden Grahams

Write the name of this sport (2 separate words) below:

(a)  

How long does the Golden Shears competition last?

• 3 days

• one week

• 15 days

• 5 days

Which conjugation is correct to say "to cut the wool off sheep"?

• cheer - chore - chorn

• sheer - shore - shorn

• shear - shore - shorn

• shir - shore - shorn

When are the Golden Shears Championships held in New Zealand, and why?

• in July: NZ is in the Northern hemisphere so it's summer time

• any time of the year: sheep need to be shorn frequently

• in September: sheep must go back to school and look cute!

• in March: NZ is in the Southern hemisphere so it's summer time

Who can take part in sheep shearing competitions?

• novices

• juniors

• intermediates

• seniors

• all of the above

The Golden Shears is a triathlon competition. Which sports can you take part in?

• sheep shearing - woolgathering - woolpressing

• sheep shearing - woolhandling - woolpressing

• sheep shearing - woolhandling - woolgathering

• sheep shearing - sheep shearing - sheep shearing

Complete the sentence with the right words: "Sheep shearing used to be an activity for ................, but now it is often an activity for .................. in New Zealand.

• men - women

• adults - children

• butchers - athletes

• farmers - competitors

Why does sheep shearing contribute to the economy of New Zealand?

• the wool is exported and sold all over the world

• sheep feel happy and smile so you can take a selfie with them

• the wool is used to make wigs for the elderly and for judges in the UK

• spectators have to pay 1,000 dollars to watch a sheep shearing competition

True or false? Sheep shearing is a demanding activity

• false

• true

• maybe