Listening comprehension review questions M7

Choose the correct definition for the following word:

"Inaccuracies"

• Statements that aren't correct

• Statements that are correct

• Statements that have been verified

Choose the correct definition for the following word:

"Circular reporting"

• Reports based on other reports

• Reports based on Wikipedia

• Reports that go around in circles

False information can be added to Wikipedia

• False

• True

Answer explanation

It's true; Although it's not as common as it used to be, False information is often added to Wikis without any verification.

Choose the correct definition for the following word:

"Hoax"

• A scam that intends to steal money from people

• A scam that intends to trick or deceive people for many purposes

• An unverified popular belief

Which of the following animal do you think is an Aardvark?

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Some people add false information to Wikipedia intentionally.

• False

• True

Answer explanation

Unfortunately, not all people who access the internet have good intentions; some people may add false information to Wikipedia or other websites.

What has fear of vaccination caused in some countries?

• Autism in children

• Many diseases have made a return

• Children are more relaxed

Which of the following can be an inconvenience when we need to verify information?

• Lack of time

• Reflecting critically

• Wikipedia being updated all the time