London Mayor Sadiq Khan hosts Christmas reception for the homeless at City Hall

London Mayor Sadiq Khan hosts Christmas reception for the homeless at City Hall

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Interactive Video

Social Studies, Moral Science, Other

9th - 10th Grade

Hard

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The video discusses City Hall's efforts to help the homeless, highlighting initiatives to provide special experiences for rough sleepers. It addresses the challenges faced over the past decade, including the doubling of rough sleeping in London, and outlines achievements such as increased investment and outreach. The video calls for government support, emphasizing the need for affordable housing, policy changes, and reversing welfare cuts to effectively tackle homelessness.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the primary goal of City Hall's initiative during the special time of year?

To increase tourism in the city

To reduce taxes for city residents

To provide a special experience for the homeless

To permanently end homelessness

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What has been the trend in rough sleeping over the last decade according to the speaker?

It has decreased significantly

It has remained the same

It has more than doubled

It has slightly increased

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How has City Hall responded to the increase in rough sleeping?

By doubling investment and outreach efforts

By reducing the outreach team

By closing shelters

By increasing taxes

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the speaker's view on the government's financial commitment to addressing homelessness?

It is excessive and unnecessary

It is irrelevant to the issue

It is sufficient and new

It is insufficient and not new

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What systemic changes does the speaker suggest to effectively tackle homelessness?

Increasing tourism

Building more affordable homes and revising welfare policies

Increasing public transportation

Reducing city taxes