WorksheetsGordonton School Quiz Week 10 Term 2
Total questions: 20
Worksheet time: 20mins
What was announced on Monday 8 June?
New Zealand had 12 days of no new COVID-19 cases
New Zealand had no active cases of COVID-19
New Zealand had one new case of COVID-19
New Zealand is currently celebrating how many years of television?
35 years
60 years
85 years
US presidential candidate Joe Biden, has said he is worried Donald Trump might …?
try and tamper with the election results
refuse to leave the White House if he loses the election
declare martial law (military control) over ‘Black Lives Matter’ protests
Why is a statue in Hamilton’s Civic Square to be removed?
the weight of it has been damaging the building underneath it
the statue represents a naval commander during the New Zealand Wars
it has become a nesting place for birds causing a slipping hazard underneath
True or false, the International Olympic Committee (IOC) President has said that the Tokyo Games would have to be scrapped if the event cannot be held next year?
True
False
What is the name of the new domestic rugby competition?
Super Smash Rugby
NZ Super Rugby
Super Rugby Aotearoa
Who or what is Winston Peters blaming for the delay in opening a trans-Tasman bubble?
Jacinda Ardern
the airline companies
Australian states that still have their borders shut
Why has mining giant Rio Tinto, been in the news recently?
they blew up 46,000-year-old Aboriginal caves
they have announced they will be closing most of their Australian operations
they have asked the Federal Government to allow mining specialists to come into the country without quarantining
Why has Kiwi singer Benee been in the news?
she performed on a US talk show
she has announced she will perform a concert in Queenstown next week
she has received two grammy nominations
How much was an overseas investor ordered to pay after buying a property in Auckland without permission from the Overseas Investment Office?
$25,000
$87,000
$555,000
What has Prince William revealed he has secretly been doing?
taking lessons that will allow him to fly passenger planes
helping as a helpline volunteer
going for Mountain Bike rides on public tracks
True or false, Police have announced they are expanding their trials of Armed Response Teams?
True
False
Who is Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern "angry" at, due to proposed job losses?
Auckland Council
The Warehouse
Air New Zealand
Why has Twitter suspended and removed 32,000 accounts from China, Russia and Turkey?
they contain Government propaganda
they contain false COVID-19 cures
they contain computer viruses
What is McDonald's removing from its menu due to lack of demand?
bottled water
Georgie Pie
apple pie
Who is shown enjoying their first time outside since their lockdown began in March?
(a)
Which North Island city is shown here?
Napier
New Plymouth
Palmerston North
Which Asian country is home to this spectacular landscape that has been badly affected by flooding?
China
Philippines
Singapore
Which South Pacific country has this flag?
Vanuatu
Samoa
Papua New Guinea
Amateur photographers have captured this rare example of what type of bird?
(a)
