DIGGING FOR RICHES

In the latest South African diamond rush, miners eagerly await their turn to dig for diamonds, spurred by a prophecy of a large find. The excitement is palpable as even women join the race, hoping to outpace their male counterparts. Once the signal is given, the diggers start their work, sifting and washing stones in anticipation. Although the first diamond found isn't as large as predicted, it marks the beginning of potential discoveries.

What event triggered the latest South African diamond rush?

• A government announcement

• A veteran miner's prediction

• A newspaper article

• A local festival

Why did some women participate in the diamond rush?

• They were professional miners

• They believed they could run faster than their men

• They were looking for adventure

• They were encouraged by the government

What is the first step the diggers take after the signal is given?

• They celebrate

• They register their claims

• They begin digging

• They start washing the stones

What was the size of the first diamond found compared to the prediction?

• Larger than a sheep's head

• Exactly as predicted

• Smaller than a sheep's head

• Not a diamond at all

Which youth movement is mentioned at the end of the transcript?

• The Cadets

• The Guides

• The Explorers

• The Scouts