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WorksheetsGordonton School Quiz Week 4 Term 1 2022
Total questions: 20
Worksheet time: 15mins
Which sports team has just signed an investment agreement with US group Silver Lake?
Silver Ferns
Warriors
All Blacks
Tensions between Russia and Ukraine remain as Russian troops continue to occupy positions on Ukraine’s border. What is unusual about Ukraine’s current President?
He is an actor who previously played the President of Ukraine
He is the son of the previous President
He is only 23 years old
The Speaker of the House received criticism from some MP’s recently for playing loud music at the protestors camped out on Parliament grounds. What is the name of the Speaker of the House?
Trevor Mallard
David Seymour
Kiri Allan
The New Zealand scientific team in Antarctica are advertising for many vacancies at their research facility. What is the name of New Zealand’s research facility in Antarctica?.
Hillary Base
Scott Base
Cook Base
Hundreds of people in Switzerland have jumped at the chance to trial a new …?
Alpine rollercoaster
Meat alternative burger at McDonald’s
Prison
In which American sports league did the LA Rams defeat the Cincinnati Bengals in the final game of the season?
NBA
NFL
MLB
In which event did Kiwi Zoi Sadowski-Synnott, receive a silver medal at the Winter Olympics?
Snowboard half-pipe
Snowboard slalom
Snowboard big air
The music festival Coachella has announced that they will drop all COVID-19 restrictions including the wearing of masks. Where is Coachella held?
A desert in the United States
A farm in England
A rainforest in Brazil
. Prince Charles tested positive for Omicron recently. Which other royal also tested positive last week?
The Queen
Prince William
The Duchess of Cornwall
Why was the Wellington Phoenix women’s A-League clash with Adelaide United called off?
Players tested positive for COVID-19
Access to the venue was cut off by a major traffic incident
A lightning storm made play unsafe
In 2031 the International Space Station (ISS) will be de-orbited from space. What will happen to it?
It will be left where it lands in the ocean
It will become an exhibition at NASA’s Space camp
It will be turned into a boutique hotel
Australia has announced it will be building its first …?
Underwater theme park
Marae
Dedicated zoo for animals that have survived bushfires
University students living in Castle Street have been told to isolate after a student tested positive for Omicron. Known for its connection with Kiwi band Six60, where is Castle Street located?
Christchurch
Wellington
Dunedin
What is being blamed for a power outage that crippled Australia's largest warship HMAS Adelaide at the end of last month?
Sabotage
Volcanic ash
Wire damage caused by rats
Why was New Zealand Olympian Sir Mark Todd, in the news?
He has bought a property formally owned by Prince Andrew
He was filmed striking a horse with a stick
He has been announced as the new president of the National Olympic Committee
What is the first name of this Kiwi olympic medal-winning athlete?
(a)
In which country have these parliament buildings been full of activity lately?
Ukraine
United States
Russia
In which country did devastating events like these happen last week following heavy rain?
Indonesia
Brazil
South Africa
Which country has this flag?
(a)
This woman is the Duchess of ...?
Cornwall
Essex
Cambridge
