BBC News Review - Baltimore Bridge Collapse

What happened to the bridge in Baltimore?

• It was closed for maintenance

• It was destroyed by an earthquake

• It collapsed after being hit by a ship

• It was dismantled for renovation

What does the expression 'heart-pounding' mean in the context of the news?

• Confusing and chaotic

• Boring and dull

• Exciting and thrilling

• Relaxing and calming

Who vowed to move heaven and earth to rebuild the Key Bridge in Baltimore?

• Donald Trump

• Joe Biden

• Barack Obama

• George Bush

What does the expression 'move heaven and earth' mean?

• To avoid taking any action

• To make a great effort to achieve something

• To do something effortlessly

• To give up easily

What will the bridge collapse put to the test according to the news?

• Emergency plans of the transportation agencies

• Quality of the bridge construction materials

• Traffic flow in the city

• Weather resistance of the bridge

When might you say 'I will move heaven and earth' in a personal situation?

• When you are not interested

• When you are feeling lazy

• When you are giving up

• When you are determined to achieve something

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What is the purpose of the vocabulary section in the News Review?

• To test the viewers' knowledge

• To confuse the viewers

• To provide entertainment

• To help viewers understand the news story better

What is the fear related to the bridge collapse in Baltimore?

• Fear of a terrorist attack

• Fear of a significant impact on the world's supply chains

• Fear of a pandemic outbreak

• Fear of a natural disaster

What are investigators trying to understand after the bridge collapse?

• The impact of the collapse on tourism

• The impact of the collapse on the environment

• The financial implications of the collapse

• What went wrong leading to the collapse