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This week's news 24th April 2020

Total questions: 7

Worksheet time: 7mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

More than 100 musicians performed from living rooms, bedrooms and back gardens as part of an eight-hour event, curated by Lady Gaga, in celebration of key workers. But which of the following pop pensioners appeared on a UK edition, broadcast later?

a)

Sir Tom Jones

b)

Sir Paul McCartney

c)

Rolling Stone Charlie Watts

2.

The UK Parliament returned after an extended recess prompted by the coronavirus outbreak. MPs used "hybrid proceedings" to participate remotely, as had been rehearsed. But how many of the 650 members are allowed in to the chamber at any point?

a)

50

b)

120

c)

170

3.

The last cruise ships still at sea finally ended their journeys. The MSC Magnifica, pulled in to Marseille, France, after six weeks unable to dock because of anti-coronavirus measures. But where had its remaining passengers last set foot on land?

a)

Colombo, Sri Lanka

b)

Fremantle, Australis

c)

London

d)

Wellington, New Zealand

4.

Scientists said western parts of the US were experiencing a "mega-drought" equal to the worst in recorded history. But what did they use to find out about conditions going back 1,200 years?

a)

Native American folklore

b)

Drilling

c)

Patterns of rock erosion

d)

Tree Rings

5.

The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge revealed one of their children had followed the trend of making a colourful rainbow poster as a symbol of hope during the UK lockdown. But which of the young royals was responsible for the famous handiwork?

a)

Princess Charlotte

b)

Prince Louis

c)

Prince George

6.

Researchers said a new material could boost a new generation of hydrogen-powered cars by increasing the volume of gas they could carry without needing expensive tanks. But to what did the scientists liken the substance?

a)

A bath robe

b)

Bath salts

c)

A bath sponge

7.

Stargazers around the world have taken in light shows put on by "trains" of SpaceX Starlink satellites. But what did chief executive Elon Musk say was making them appear brighter than usual?

a)

a new type of bulb

b)

the angle of their solar panels

c)

their proximity to earth