CLEAN : Horse racing: A Hong Kong obsession

CLEAN : Horse racing: A Hong Kong obsession

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Interactive Video

Business, Social Studies, Other

9th - 10th Grade

Hard

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The video discusses the current negative trend in performance, attributing it to economic factors but highlighting resilience in turnover. It then shifts focus to Hong Kong's unique sports culture, where people, especially in working-class areas, are deeply engaged in betting and analyzing form guides for horse racing.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the primary reason mentioned for the negative economic trend this season?

Weather conditions

The economy

Increased competition

A decline in tourism

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How does the speaker describe the turnover despite the economic downturn?

Unstable

Resilient

Declining rapidly

Unpredictable

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the speaker referring to when mentioning 'Taliban publishing rankings'?

An economic report

A new book release

A sports ranking system

A political event

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What activity is commonly observed in working-class areas of Hong Kong?

Using form guides to predict race winners

Watching movies

Playing video games

Reading novels

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How do people in Hong Kong generally view sports, according to the speaker?

With indifference

As a serious activity

As a rare hobby

As a casual pastime