Elderly people at risk due to rising food costs

Elderly people at risk due to rising food costs

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Interactive Video

Social Studies, Life Skills, Other

6th - 8th Grade

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The video discusses the increasing cost of living and its impact on the elderly, with over 1.5 million now living in food poverty. The presenter visits an Age Concern lunch club in West London to meet Danny, an 87-year-old retired mechanic, and Harry, an 88-year-old World War II veteran, to hear their stories and experiences.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the main theme introduced in the first section of the video?

The joy of technological advancements

Simple pleasures and rising living costs

The importance of education

The impact of climate change

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How many elderly people are currently living in food poverty according to the video?

500,000

2 million

1 million

1.5 million

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the expected trend for the number of elderly living in food poverty?

It is expected to decrease

It is expected to fluctuate

It is expected to rise steeply

It is expected to remain the same

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who is Danny, as mentioned in the video?

A young student

An 87-year-old retired mechanic

A famous artist

A renowned scientist

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is Harry's background as described in the video?

A retired teacher

A World War 2 veteran

A former politician

A celebrated musician