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Worksheets2024 Autumn 2 Week 6
Total questions: 20
Worksheet time: 10mins
The renovation of which famous Paris landmark was recently unveiled ahead of its reopening to the public?
The Louvre
Notre Dame Cathedral
The Palace of Versailles
Several people have miraculously been rescued after a luxury yacht capsized. In what body of water did this rescue happen last week?
The Mediterranean Sea
The Red Sea
The Caribbean Sea
The oldest living man in the world passed away recently in the United Kingdom. How old was he?
112 years old
118 years old
122 years old
At what major political meeting were poorer developing countries disappointed by the financial support proposed by richer countries to help address the impacts of climate change?
COP29
CHOGM
APEC
What items from Buckingham Palace are being used to raise money for charity?
Silver cutlery sets
Recycled curtains
Antique dining plates
Seoul experienced its heaviest November snowfall on record last week, causing significant disruptions. Which country has Seoul as its capital city?
South Korea
North Korea
Vietnam
Which legendary British singer has just finished their Las Vegas residency of two concerts a week for the last two years?
Ed Sheeran
Adele
Dua Lipa
What is the name of the storm that has caused widespread flooding and disruption across Britain recently?
Storm Blake
Storm Bryce
Storm Bert
In which country would you find the major city of Jakarta?
Bangladesh
Malaysia
Indonesia
What organisations are suing ChatGPT, launching legal action last week?
Canadian newspaper companies
British music publishers
South American television networks
What is the approximate population of Scotland?
5.5 million
7.7 million
9.9 million
Sadly, Barbara Taylor Bradford passed away last week. What was she famous for in the UK and the rest of the world?
Acting in iconic TV dramas
Creating popular children's books
Writing best-selling novels
Which country, along with Mexico and China, has Donald Trump threatened with new tariffs (taxes)?
Japan
Germany
Canada
What new law has Australia put on social media?
A ban on ads targeting children
A ban on under-16s using social media
A rule to delete old user accounts
Why did a UK man receive compensation from the company that makes Mars bars?
For receiving a bar that was slightly bigger than advertised
For buying a Mars bar with a smooth surface instead of its usual ripple
For developing diabetes from frequently eating Mars bars
Which British car brand has been in the news and has this logo?
Lotus
Jaguar
Vauxhall
Aston Martin
What is the first name of the person represented by the statue on the right?
Philip
Franklin
George
Albert
Which US holiday does this photo relate to?
Independence Day
Thanksgiving
Christmas
Labor Day
Which country has this flag?
Australia
New Zealand
United Kingdom
Fiji
Which country does the man on the right lead?
France
Australia
Canada
United States
