CLEAN : Snow causes NY train cancellations leaving commuters stranded

CLEAN : Snow causes NY train cancellations leaving commuters stranded

Assessment

Interactive Video

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9th - 10th Grade

Hard

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The speaker discusses their initial thoughts on a situation, noting it is not as extreme as expected. They mention a change in the subway schedule, with the last train leaving earlier than usual. The speaker reflects on their 28 years of experience in the city, suggesting the situation is average and somewhat overrated.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How does the speaker initially describe the situation?

As completely normal

As a minor inconvenience

As less severe than expected

As extremely severe

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What change was announced regarding the subway schedule?

The first train leaves at 9:30 AM

The last train leaves at 9:30 AM

The last train leaves at 12 noon

The first train leaves at 12 noon

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the speaker's opinion on the city's preparedness for the change?

The city is unprepared

The city should be ready

The city is overreacting

The city is indifferent

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How long has the speaker been in the city?

30 years

10 years

15 years

28 years

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How does the speaker compare the current situation to past experiences?

It's unprecedented

It's the worst they've seen

It's better than before

It's average and overrated