VOICED: Quake-hit Italian town setting for G8 summit

The transcript discusses the aftermath of a devastating earthquake in central Italy, which left a town in ruins and killed 300 people. Italian Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi decided to move the G8 summit to the affected area to show solidarity. The summit, originally planned on a luxury cruise liner, was relocated to a military academy near the town. While the gesture was appreciated, locals expressed the need for more tangible support. Many residents continued to live in difficult temporary housing conditions, hoping for Berlusconi to fulfill his promise of rehousing them by the end of summer.

What significant event prompted the Italian Prime Minister to move the G8 summit?

• A financial crisis

• A volcanic eruption

• A political scandal

• A devastating earthquake

Where was the G8 summit originally planned to be held before being moved to central Italy?

• A modern conference center in Milan

• A famous vineyard in Tuscany

• A luxury cruise liner off Sardinia

• A historic castle in Rome

Which world leader was mentioned as participating in the G8 summit in Italy?

• Justin Trudeau

• Barack Obama

• Angela Merkel

• Vladimir Putin

What type of accommodation did the G8 leaders choose to stay in during the summit?

• Military barracks

• Private villas

• Luxury hotels

• Local guesthouses

What was the main concern of the local residents living in temporary housing?

• Inadequate medical facilities

• Lack of food supplies

• Poor transportation options

• Extreme temperature conditions