Millions Dumped From Unemployment Amid Delta Surge

Millions Dumped From Unemployment Amid Delta Surge

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Business, Social Studies, Journalism

9th - 10th Grade

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The transcript covers various current events, including the impact of COVID-19 on schools, with closures and debates over mask mandates. It discusses the expiration of unemployment benefits affecting millions of Americans. The entertainment world mourns the loss of actor Michael K. Williams. Issues with automated resume scanning software are highlighted, contributing to employment challenges. Finally, El Salvador's adoption of Bitcoin as legal tender is explored, with mixed reactions from the public.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the main reason for the closure of over 1000 schools across 31 states in the US?

Teacher strikes

Natural disasters

COVID-19 Delta variant surge

Budget cuts

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which actor, known for roles in 'The Wire' and 'Boardwalk Empire', was recently mourned by the entertainment world?

Maya Wiley

Michael K. Williams

Lance Reddick

John Lithgow

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is a significant problem caused by automated resume scanning software according to a Harvard Business School report?

Lack of diversity in hiring

Rejection of qualified candidates

Over-reliance on interviews

Increased hiring costs

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which country recently adopted Bitcoin as legal tender, becoming the first to do so?

El Salvador

Brazil

Argentina

Venezuela

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What percentage of Salvadorians do not have bank accounts, as mentioned in the context of Bitcoin adoption?

50%

60%

80%

70%