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PS Right Understanding (T1W4)

Total questions: 25

Worksheet time: 17mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Who did Taylor Swift speak out against in 2018?

a)

She avoided discussing politics.

b)

Donald Trump

c)

Joe Biden

d)

Marsha Blackburn

2.

According to the text, what does a person believe Taylor Swift should speak out in support of?

a)

Only women's rights

b)

Only American voters

c)

Human rights and asylum-seeking refugees

d)

The climate change issue

3.

What are some ways that you can use your voice to make a difference in your community?

a)

For world domination

b)

To raise awareness of topics not normally discussed

c)

To get votes and win popularity

d)

For helping only one group of people

4.

What does the last person suggest Taylor Swift should encourage her fans to do?

a)

To follow her political endorsements

b)

To make up their own minds

c)

To engage in climate activism

d)

To support a specific political candidate

5.

What do some people believe about celebrities talking about politics?

a)

Celebrities should have the power to influence elections

b)

Celebrities should not talk about politics

c)

Celebrities should only talk about social issues

d)

Celebrities should guide their followers

6.

Where was Taylor Swifts first concert in Australia this year?

(a)  

7.

What did the government find in mulch all over Sydney?

(a)  

8.

Why did people stop using asbestos?

a)

Because it was too expensive to use

b)

Because it couldn't resist fire and water anymore

c)

Because it caused diseases like cancer

d)

Because it wasn't shiny enough for clothes and blankets

9.

Why did people use asbestos to make clothes and blankets long ago?

a)

Because it was magical and couldn't be destroyed

b)

Because it was cheap and easy to find

c)

Because it could resist fire and water

d)

Because it made the clothes and blankets look shiny

10.

The Australian (a)   closed off places like ​ (b)   , hospitals and some ​ (c)   because they found bits of ​ (d)   in the ​ (e)   .

Choose from the below words
Government
schools
parks
asbestos
mulch
diseases
hospitals
Councils
cafes
11.

Where was the closest school to Pal to be closed for asbestos?

a)

Campbelltown

b)

Liverpool

c)

Sydney

d)

Blacktown

12.

Asbestos fibres can be invisible.

a)

True

b)

False

13.

Why were ham and cheese toasties recently added to the list of foods that shouldn't be served at schools?

a)

Because they are too expensive to make for school lunches

b)

Because they are not tasty enough for students to enjoy

c)

Because ham is processed meat and can increase the risk of cancer

d)

Because they have too many calories and can make students gain weight

14.

Label the three levels of food classification in the new rules set by the education department.

15.

Parents can still put fairy bread in their kids...

(a)  

16.

Fairy bread is classified as what in the traffic light systems?

(a)  

17.

What is the practice of putting prices up to increase profits known as?

a)

Price fixing

b)

Price gouging

c)

Price matching

d)

Price cutting

18.

What has Peter Dutton committed to repealing if the Coalition wins government?

a)

Laws regarding minimum wage

b)

"Right to disconnect" laws

c)

Environmental protection laws

d)

Internet censorship laws

19.

Since when have Israel and the Palestinian group Hamas been at war?

a)

Since early September

b)

Since late October

c)

Since early October

d)

Since early November

20.

When did Hamas become the sole ruler of Gaza?

a)

After the 7th October attack

b)

In 2007

c)

Before the start of the war

d)

After Israeli crimes against Palestinian people

21.

... has now been banned in public places.

(a)  

22.

What was listed for $100000 on Facebook Marketplace this week in Sydney?

a)

A new game

b)

A grave site

c)

A house

d)

A new car

23.

The CEO of which company has just resigned?

a)

Pal Buddhist School

b)

Woolworths

c)

Kmart

d)

McDonalds

24.

What is one of the reasons given for why some say a lack of competition is driving up prices?

a)

Increased manufacturing costs

b)

Price gouging

c)

Inflation

d)

Economic downturn

25.

What animal needed help from humans to have its baby?

a)

Zebra

b)

Gorilla

c)

Lion

d)

Antelope