David Cameron pledges to help businesses affected by flooding

David Cameron pledges to help businesses affected by flooding

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Business, Social Studies

9th - 10th Grade

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The transcript discusses the impact of a power outage on John Lafferty and others in Reading, highlighting the lack of communication and information. The government, led by Prime Minister David Cameron, has reconnected over a million homes and prepared the military for potential flooding. A £10 million fund is introduced to support businesses affected by storms, like Mary Small's in Devon. The transcript ends on a hopeful note as power is restored to John Lafferty's home.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What has been a major challenge for John Lafferty and others during the power outage?

Finding alternative sources of light

Staying warm during the cold nights

Cooking meals without electricity

Communicating with the outside world

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What action has the Prime Minister taken to support businesses affected by the floods?

Announced a new tax relief

Introduced a £10 million fund

Provided free electricity

Offered interest-free loans

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the role of the army in the current situation?

To repair damaged infrastructure

To distribute food supplies

To provide medical assistance

To be on standby for rising groundwater levels

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the estimated cost of repairing Britain's damaged infrastructure?

Tens of thousands of pounds

Hundreds of thousands of pounds

Millions of pounds

Billions of pounds

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What event brought hope to John Lafferty during the filming?

The announcement of government aid

The end of the storm

The restoration of his electricity

The arrival of the army