Quiz on UNICEF speech Year 8

What is the main focus of the speech by UNICEF Executive Director Anthony Lake?

• Education in developed countries

• Investing in nutrition in the least developed countries

• Technological advancements in healthcare

• Economic growth in urban areas

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CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

What is a common issue faced by children born to anaemic mothers in poor countries?

• Overnutrition

• Babies are underweight from birth

• Access to higher education

• Excessive growth

What is the impact of undernourishment on a child's education?

• It enhances learning abilities

• It has no effect on schooling

• It causes a 2 to 3 year delay in learning ability

• It improves cognitive skills

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CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

By how much can diminished physical and cognitive development reduce a child's earning capacity?

• 10%

• 15%

• 22%

• 30%

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CCSS.7.EE.A.2

CCSS.HSA.SSE.A.2

How many children are affected by stunting according to the speech?

• 100 million

• 150 million

• 195 million

• 250 million

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CCSS.HSN.VM.C.6

What is a simple solution mentioned for addressing undernutrition?

• Advanced medical treatments

• Vitamin A, zinc, and iron supplements

• Building more schools

• Increasing technology use

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CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

What can a lack of iodized salt lead to in children?

• Improved cognitive capacity

• Reduced cognitive capacity

• Enhanced school performance

• Increased physical strength

What is communicated in the phrase 'This silent emergency receives far too little attention'?

• A sense of aggression and anger

• A sense of urgency and importance

• A sense of fear and anxiety

• A sense of tension

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CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.8.3

What technique is used in the repetition of "as simple as" at the end?

• Metaphor

• Emotive language

• Anaphora

• Cataclysm

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CCSS.RI.6.8

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.7.8

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.8.8

What is the ultimate goal of addressing nutrition issues as mentioned in the speech?

• To increase global trade

• To ensure children can survive and thrive

• To develop new technologies

• To expand urban areas

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CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.8.3