TED Talks Quiz

What does the 3 letters-TED stand for? (type in lower-case)

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What is the slogan of TED talks?

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When did the platform first establish?

• 2007

• 1994

• 1984

• 2024

Which of the following topics is/are NOT included in TED talks nowadays?

• technology

• entertainment

• medicine

• religion

• philosophy

Match the goals/topics with the speakers

• Jamie Oliver

• the importance of controlling the spread of Ebola

• James Cameron

• improving people's health

• Bill Gates

• interest in science fiction

What does the author compare "listening to TED talks" to?

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What is the main purpose of TED talks?

• Promoting products

• Sharing ideas

• Political debates

• Entertainment

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When was the TED website launched?

• 2010

• 2015

• 2000

• 2007

Which celebrity speaker discussed the importance of controlling the spread of diseases?

• Jamie Oliver

• James Cameron

• Bill Gates

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What is one benefit of watching TED talks mentioned in the text?

• Learning to cook gourmet meals

• Broadening horizons

• Understanding space travel

• Learning to play musical instruments

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