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WorksheetsHouse Quiz 1
Total questions: 20
Worksheet time: 10mins
What is the UK banning after the year 2030?
Wood fires in homes
New petrol and diesel cars
Coal mining
An Israeli jewellery company has completed the construction of what they say is the world's most expensive face mask. What was it encrusted in?
Black and white diamonds
Red and blue rubies
White and blue opals
In which city would you find this amazing building?
New York
Taipei
Dubai
What do the cities Hong Kong, Zurich and Paris have in common?
They have the world’s highest rates of pollution
They have the world’s youngest population
They are the world’s three most expensive cities
How old is the incoming US President Joe Biden?
65
70
78
Why was the company Moderna in the news a lot last week?
It has successfully tested an effective COVID-19 vaccine
It has started a drone package delivery company in Manchester
they have taken over ITV
What has been found near the peak of Mount Everest?
An oxygen canister used by the first person to climb the mountain
Traces of microplastics
A cave containing the preserved remains of a dinosaur
Sadly this man passed away last week. What was he famous as in the UK?
Entertainer
Politician
Businessman
What was rescued from a well in India using a crane?
An elephant
An ox
A tiger
How many Formula 1 world titles has Lewis Hamilton now won?
5
7
9
In which country did a train driver recently make a lucky escape from this situation?
Australia
The Netherlands
Hungary
Why has fashion brand Ralph Lauren been in the news?
Factory workers producing garments for the brand claim they have been treated poorly
They have been accused of copying other designers styles
They held a runway show that only used models with intellectual disabilities
In which country would you be most likely to hear the language Hindi?
Indonesia
Kenya
India
Which sector of the UK government had a massive funding boost announced last week?
Defence
Education
Transport
Which country has this flag?
Sweden
Poland
Finland
What have residents of Falkland Islands near Argentina celebrated recently?
40 years since the Falklands War
Argentina formally taking control over the islands
Becoming free of all landmines
Why did the radio station, Radio France Internationale, make headlines last week?
they accidentally played the same song for over 6 hours
they accidentally announced the 'deaths' of famous people who are still alive
they accidentally took over the frequency of the largest airport in France, disrupting flights for two hours
Which of the following islands has the largest area?
Iceland
Ireland
Great Britain
What is the name of the Boeing aircraft that has recently been cleared to fly again, following inquiries into two 2019 two deadly crashes?
Dreamliner
737 Max
A380
Why has this Welsh football club been in the news?
It has gone bankrupt
It has launched a legal challenge to join the EPL
It has been bought by two Hollywood stars
