Understanding Policy, Protests, and Racism

The video discusses the protests in the U.S. following George Floyd's death, explaining terms like protest, riot, and looting. It delves into the concepts of police and policy, and the differences between individual and systemic racism. The video also explores the 'ism' suffix, highlighting its use in words like racism and activism. The teacher concludes by previewing the next video on learning English with movies.

What event sparked the widespread protests across the U.S.?

• A natural disaster

• The death of George Floyd

• The election of a new president

• A new government policy

What does the term 'counterfeit' mean?

• Original

• Fake

• Rare

• Expensive

What is the primary difference between 'policy' and 'police'?

• Policy and police mean the same thing

• Policy is a type of law, police are a type of government

• Policy is a set of rules, police are law enforcers

• Policy is a person, police is a place

What does 'excessive force' refer to?

• Using the right amount of force

• Using verbal commands only

• Using more force than necessary

• Using no force at all

How is a 'riot' different from a 'protest'?

• A riot is peaceful, a protest is violent

• A riot involves violence, a protest is peaceful

• A riot is organized, a protest is spontaneous

• A riot is legal, a protest is illegal

What is the purpose of a curfew during protests?

• To encourage more looting

• To limit the time people can be outside

• To ensure everyone is outside

• To allow more people to join the protests

What is systemic racism?

• Racism that is only verbal

• Racism embedded in institutions

• Racism by individuals

• Racism that is no longer present

What does the 'ism' suffix generally indicate?

• A type of weather

• An action or practice

• A type of animal

• A type of food

Which of the following is an example of institutional racism?

• A personal belief

• A policy that disadvantages a racial group

• A friendly conversation

• A single racist comment

What is the main focus of the video tutorial?

• Cooking traditional dishes

• Learning English with movies

• Traveling around the world

• Understanding current events and related terms