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WorksheetsLev6 Spring Term Week 4
Total questions: 20
Worksheet time: 10mins
Which player has just signed the longest deal in Premier League history?
Mohamed Salah (Liverpool)
Cole Palmer (Chelsea)
Erling Haaland (Manchester City)
At which archaeological site was a luxurious private bathhouse, described as a “once-in-a-century” discovery, unearthed last week?
Pompeii, Italy
Machu Picchu, Peru
Petra, Jordan
In which city did two trams collide, injuring more than 60 people last week?
Strasbourg, France
Vienna, Austria
Milan, Italy
The space company Blue Origin successfully launched its first rocket into orbit in a bid to challenge the dominance of Elon Musk's SpaceX. Which billionaire owns Blue Origin?
Jeff Bezos
Richard Branson
Bill Gates
Last week, two Just Stop Oil protesters were arrested for spray-painting Charles Darwin’s grave inside Westminster Abbey. What is Charles Darwin famous for?
The theory of relativity
The theory of evolution
The Big Bang theory
Where did daredevil Jaan Roose perform a slackline walk (similar to a tight-rope walk), making world headlines last week?
Over Niagara Falls, Canada
Across the Grand Canyon, USA
Between Jumeirah Emirates Towers, Dubai
According to official music industry figures, for how many of the 52 weeks in 2024 did female artists top the UK singles chart?
20 weeks
34 weeks
42 weeks
Which strategic shipping route has Donald Trump claimed he'll bring under United States control?
Suez Canal
Panama Canal
Northwest Passage
What was achieved in the UK’s energy sector in 2024?
Electricity imports replacing fossil fuel use entirely
The highest-ever electricity generation from wind power
Solar energy surpassing wind as the leading renewable source
Which of the following is the world’s tallest waterfalls?
Niagara Falls, USA/Canada
Angel Falls, Venezuela
Victoria Falls, Zambia/Zimbabwe
A British man whose hard drive containing Bitcoin was accidentally dumped, has had his requests to search the landfill rejected by the High Court. What would be the current value of the Bitcoin stored on the drive?
£110 million
£324 million
£598 million
Which of the following is true about China’s changing population according to the latest government figures?
China’s population has surged again overtaking India's
A majority of people in China are now over 50 years old
China’s population has declined for the third year in a row
What major transport change has recently been implemented in New York City?
Introducing a congestion charge for cars entering the central city
Making all public transport free
Replacing yellow taxis with ride-sharing companies
What pledge did PM Keir Starmer make on his recent visit to Ukraine?
To establish a 100-year partnership with Ukraine
To set up a new trade agreement with Ukraine
To increase military support to Ukraine
In which country is Lagos the most populated city?
From which sport has this man recently announced his retirement?
What was the name of the place this famous UK tree grew?
What is the short name given to this creature?
Which country has this flag?
This vehicle has been in the news recently. Which person is it designed for?
King Charles III
Kim Jong Un
The Pope
Donald Trump
