British citizens stranded in Istanbul due to coronavirus

British citizens stranded in Istanbul due to coronavirus

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Thousands of British tourists are stranded in Turkey due to a flight ban imposed by the Turkish government. Mustafa, among others, is stuck far from his family, seeking help from the British Consulate in Istanbul. The response has been limited, causing frustration and fear. Adele, a student in Ankara, urges the UK government to arrange repatriation flights. The Foreign Office warns that options to leave are dwindling. Sky News attempts to get answers from the consulate, highlighting the low COVID-19 cases in Turkey but emphasizing the tourists' primary concern of returning home.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the main reason for Mustafa's distress?

He lost his passport.

He was unable to contact his family.

He was trapped due to a flight ban.

He was ill and needed medical attention.

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What does Adele hope the UK Government will do?

Provide financial aid to students.

Offer repatriation flights for stranded nationals.

Extend student visas.

Increase the number of flights to Turkey.

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the primary concern for those stranded in Turkey?

Losing their travel documents.

Catching the COVID-19 virus.

Finding a way to return home.

Running out of money.

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What does the Foreign Office website suggest about leaving Turkey?

It is easy to leave Turkey at any time.

There are no restrictions on leaving Turkey.

Flights are available every day.

Options to leave are becoming limited.

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the current situation of COVID-19 cases in Turkey according to the report?

Testing is not being conducted.

The number of cases is relatively low.

There are no reported cases.

The number of cases is very high.