WorksheetsGordonton School Quiz Week 8 Term 3
Total questions: 20
Worksheet time: 20mins
True or false, Health Minister Chris Hipkins said that a COVID-19 vaccine would NOT be made compulsory when one becomes available?
True
False
A ship that went missing in the East China Sea during a typhoon was carrying …?
coal
live cattle
timber
What is Facebook threatening to remove from its platforms, if proposed new laws are passed in Australia?
Australian news
Australian advertising
the accounts of Australian influencers
Why was Green Party Co-leader James Shaw, in the news a lot last week?
he was criticised for owning a petrol-guzzling classic car
he gave $12 million to an elite private school to help them expand
he announced that the Green Party would not work with NZ First in a coalition government again
Who won the recent MTV Video of the Year award?
The Weeknd
Lady Gaga
Billie Eilish
Countdown supermarkets recently recalled baby food pouches after holes were found in the packaging. What is believed to be the cause of the holes?
a fault was found in a machine used in the packaging process
a worker has been charged with deliberately puncturing the pouches
mice in a distribution centre caused the holes
Auckland’s move to Alert Level 2.5 means that Aucklanders can hold gatherings of up to …?
10 people
20 people
100 people
Who is funding a ship to rescue migrants crossing the Mediterranean Sea from Africa to Europe?
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle
British graffiti artist, Banksy
U2 lead singer, Bono
Pascall has come up with a new flavour alternative to the traditional Pineapple Lumps. What is the new flavour?
kiwifruit flavour
feijoa flavour
L&P flavour
This winter has been one of New Zealand’s …?
warmest on record
wettest on record
coldest on record
Africa has been declared free from …?
malaria
tuberculosis
wild polio
A Dunedin northern royal albatross chick that has captivated people around the world on a live camera feed this year, has finally been named. What is her name?
Aroha
Adele
Atawhai
Which team won in the North Island versus South Island rugby match at the weekend?
North Island
South Island
It was a draw
Why has American R&B singer Akon, been in the news?
he is starring in a new marvel film
he is filming a wildlife documentary in the Amazon
he has plans to create his own futuristic city
One of world's largest cargo planes landed in Auckland last week. What was it carrying?
a boat
a tunnel drilling machine
a windmill
In what city is this building located?
Los Angeles
Moscow
Cairo
How did this situation come about last week?
It was a teenage prank gone wrong
It accidentally occurred during a hot air balloon festival
it was a stunt performed by a magician
Why has this spectacular area been in the news recently?
it has just gained 'World Heritage' status from UNESCO
It has been chosen as the setting for a new Marvel film
It had a wild fire that was extremely difficult to control
Which large country has this flag?
(a)
What is the last name of this high-paid sportsman who has announced plans to continue playing with his famous club?
(a)
