CLEAN : Londoners queue for hours to refuel their cars amid supply crisis

CLEAN : Londoners queue for hours to refuel their cars amid supply crisis

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Interactive Video

Business, Social Studies, Life Skills

9th - 10th Grade

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The video discusses the challenges faced due to panic buying and petrol shortages. It highlights the emotional and practical impacts on daily life, such as difficulties in commuting and running businesses. The speaker criticizes the government's handling of the situation, comparing it to the COVID-19 panic buying. The video emphasizes that the shortage is artificially created by public reaction rather than an actual lack of resources.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is a common cause of panic buying according to the speaker?

A sudden increase in product prices

Rumors and uncertainty among people

Government restrictions on purchases

Seasonal sales and discounts

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What challenge did the speaker face due to the petrol shortage?

Inability to travel to work

Difficulty in finding a parking spot

Trouble in getting groceries

Issues with public transportation

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How did the speaker describe their emotional state during the petrol shortage?

Calm and composed

Indifferent and unconcerned

Excited and hopeful

Emotional and stressed

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What does the speaker suggest the government should have done regarding the HGV driver situation?

Implemented stricter regulations

Reduced fuel prices

Anticipated the public's reaction

Increased the number of drivers

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What comparison does the speaker make to explain the public's reaction to the petrol situation?

The reaction to a natural disaster

The response during the COVID pandemic

The response to a political event

The behavior during holiday sales