WorksheetsQuiz on Bhutan and Happiness
Total questions: 81
Worksheet time: 41mins
How old is the small country of Bhutan in the Himalayan mountains?
over 500 years old.
nearly 1000 years old.
nearly 700 years old.
over 1000 years old.
How did the King of Bhutan measure the country's development?
happiness
health
air
sickness and ill health
The word "measure" in the passage is closest in meaning to Gran ng ho tu nao nha
judge
weigh assess
assess
count
According to the first paragraph, what is NOT true about Bhutan?
It is a small country in South Asia.
It is surrounded by the Himalayas.
It has a history of over 1000 years old.
King Jigme Singye Wangchuck has been the king of Bhutan since 2006.
Why was Iceland number one in a survey?
For its health
For its money
For richness
For its happiness
According to the third paragraph, how did researchers measure happiness in 155 countries?
with answers to questions
by visiting different websites
by measuring the number of sick people
by looking at people's faces
The researchers decided that Denmark feels happier than other after visiting ...countries
one hundred countries
fifty countries
one hundred and fifty five countries
two hundred countries
What do visitors to Krikortz's website click on?
questions
faces
numbers
answers
According to the fourth paragraph, how many categories does Krikortz have for measuring happiness?
three
five
six
seven
According to the last paragraph, what colour are the lights on the building when Stockholm is happy?
purple
green
red
blue
What is the main idea of the passage?
Economic growth is more important than the environment
Society must balance progress with responsibility
Technology should replace human workers
Art and history are no longer relevant
What does the passage suggest about media?
It is only used for entertainment
It slows down communication
It influences people's behavior
It is not affected by technology
The phrase "revolutionized how we live and work" means:
Made life more boring
Changed things completely
Removed technology from life
Made work easier but life harder
Which of the following is an effect of artificial intelligence, according to the passage?
It guarantees job security
It reduces communication
It improves efficiency in industries
It slows down economic growth
The word "flourish" in paragraph 3 most likely means:
Decline
Collapse
Grow successfully
Stay unchanged
According to the passage, why are the arts important?
They help with technical innovation
They reduce the need for media
They promote cultural identity
They are good for the environment
What is the author's attitude toward public funding for the ARTS.
Supportive
Indifferent
Critical
Uninterested
The word "they" in "they may also offer solutions" (paragraph 4) refers to:
Environmental issues
Historical events
Technology and economics
Artistic movements
Which of the following is an example of green technology mentioned in the passage?
Social media platforms
Renewable energy
Artificial intelligence
Public broadcasting
What can be inferred from the last paragraph?
Environmental issues are separate from economic decisions
A successful future requires integrating multiple fields
Society must stop using technology completely
Media has no place in modern development
According to paragraph 1, Sarubai visits people in the village....
once a day
twice a day
twice a week
every morning
How many doctors are there in the village of Jawalke?
two
three
four
five
What does the word "they" in paragraph 1 refer to?
Sarubai Salve and Babai Sathe
the pregnant women
the older people
their patients
Sarubai meets Rani because she is
ill
pregnant
sick
tired
According to the first paragraph, what is NOT true about Rani Kale?
She is a pregnant woman.
She doesn't come from Jawalke.
She works like Sarubai to help mothers-to-be.
She might need to go to hospital because of the position of her baby.
According to paragraph 2, which of the following statements is TRUE about village health workers?
They only give preventative.
They only give advice about health.
They do the same job as doctors.
They are very important
The word "checking" in paragraph 2 could best be replaced by....
examining
studying
exploring
researching
According to paragraph 3, how much training do the health workers receive?
None. They learn it all from books.
One week only on a course.
The mobile team trains and guides them on what to do.
Two weeks and then more training while they are working.
According to paragraph 3, what is the purpose of the mobile team?
To do the job of the health workers.
To provide more medical help.
To train the health workers.
To connect the local people with health workers.
How many health workers are there in the region currently?
one hundred
two hundred
three hundred
four hundred
What is the passage mainly about?
Problems in journalism
The impact of digital media
The return of traditional news
Advertising in social media
How is digital media different from traditional media?
It is more expensive
It reaches fewer people
It is faster and more interactive
It avoids politics
The phrase "breaking news can be shared within seconds" suggests
News is delayed
News can go viral quickly
News is hard to understand
News comes from newspapers
What is a potential danger of digital media?
Better education
The decline of television
The spread of false information
The rise of radio
The word "diverse" in paragraph 3 most likely means:
Popular
Complicated
Varied
Boring
What concern is raised about content creators?
They are too creative
They often use traditional sources
They may not verify their information
They avoid serious topics
What does the word "it" refer to in "When used responsibly, it can strengthen democratic participation"?
Traditional media
Television
Digital media
The internet
According to the passage, memes and short videos may:
Improve understanding
Replace all media
Be banned in schools
Simplify complex topics
What opportunity does digital media offer?
Less global awareness
Free access to traditional newspaper
A platform for unheard voices
Avoiding educational content
What can be inferred from the passage?
Digital media should be avoided
It must be used with care
Young people ignore news
Social media is better than books
What is the population of Kolkata?
15,000
15,000,000
150,000
5,000
Why is walking in Kolkata a dangerous activity?
Because drivers race towards pedestrians.
Because drivers blow their horns
Because you can't catch a train.
Both A&B.
Kolkata a dangerous activity?
Because drivers race towards pedestrians.
Because drivers blow their horns
Because you can't catch a train.
Both A&B.
How did the writer feel when he heard a bell?
tired
worried
surprised
sad
What was the tiny man doing when the writer saw him?
He was crossing a small road.
He was blowing a horn
He was touring around the city
He was pulling a rickshaw
Who did the tiny man pick up?
Two children
the writer
pedestrians
drivers
Which means of transport can always find a way through the bad traffic?
bus
taxi
underground
rickshaw
What services offered by rickshaws are NOT mentioned in the passage?
The driver takes you from your house to the market.
The driver helps you load and unload all your purchases.
The driver takes you from the market back to your house.
The driver tells you interesting stories.
When is the monsoon season?
in June
between June and September
in September
in June and September
When do rickshaw drivers stop working?
When it rains.
When the water rises.
They never stop working.
When the engine is useless.
Why do some people think rickshaws are a bad thing?
Because some local officials and politicians want to ban rickshaws.
Because they think it is wrong for one man to pull another person.
Because rickshaws are modern transport in the city.
Because many of the rickshaw drivers come from the countryside.
What is the main idea of the passage?
Art is mostly entertainment
Art is important in many areas of life
Art only belongs in museums
Art should replace science in schools
What is one way art can influence society?
By increasing taxes
By stopping crime
By raising awareness about issues
By teaching math
According to the passage, how does art help education?
It replaces academic subjects
It improves creative thinking
It teaches students to paint only
It makes history harder to learn
What does the passage say about art and mental health?
Art has no effect on it
Art can increase stress
Art can support emotional well-being
Art is harmful to students
What is the economic role of art?
It causes debt
It is not connected to jobs
It supports jobs and industry.
It is too expensive to produce
The word 'undervalued' in paragraph 5 means:
Overpriced.
Not given enough importance.
Widely accepted
Frequently studied
What does the phrase 'turn to music, films, and paintings' suggest?
People create them for money
People ignore them in crises
People rely on them for support
People criticize them
What can be inferred about art in schools?
It should be removed
It is the least useful subject
It should be better supported
It is fully appreciated
What does the word 'it' refer to in 'it shapes our identities'?
Education
History
Art
Speech
What is the author's opinion of art?
It's outdated
It's essential
It's harmful
It's confusing
In May 1985 Joe Simpson and Simon Yates climbed .......
the Peruvian Andes
the north face of the mountain called Siula Grande
the south face of the Siula Grande
the north face of the Peruvian Andes
What does sentence 'The two men were experienced climbers' in paragraph 1 mean?
The two men never fell down the mountains.
The two men could climb mountains.
The two men had climbed a lot of mountains safely.
The two men liked climbing mountains.
According to paragraph 1, what is NOT true about Joe Simpson and Simon Yates?
They climbed the mountain of Siula Grande in the Peruvian Andes in 1985.
They had a lot of experience in mountain climbing.
They completed the climb to the summit of the mountain on the first day.
The weather was good, and their climb began well.
What does the sentence 'The two men stood at the summit' in paragraph 2 mean?
They were on the top of the mountain.
They climbed up towards the top of the mountain.
They climbed down from the top of the mountain.
They were at the bottom of the mountain.
The word 'slipped' in the paragraph 2 could best replaced by ....
fell over
got away
died
ran
What does the phrase 'both of them' in paragraph 3 refer to?
Yates and the rope
the rope and the cliff
the mountain and Simpson
Yates and Simpson
Which of the sentences below best expresses the reason why Yates cut the rope in the paragraph 3?
The rope was too heavy.
He felt tired
He wanted to survive
Simpson could get to the base camp on his own.
Which of the following meanings does the phrase 'take a risk' in the paragraph 5 mean?
do something despite possibility of bad result
wait for something to happen, often feeling anxious
protect someone
do something important
Which of the following verbs means the movement on hands and knees?
climb
crawl
abseil
slip
All of the following statements about Joe Simpson and Simon Yates are NOT true EXCEPT
The accident happened while Simpson and Yates were climbing up the mountain.
They didn't reach the top of Siula Grande.
Yates didn't look for Simpson afterwards.
Simpson managed to get to the base camp on his own.
What is the main idea of the passage?
Global warming is a myth
Climate change only affects the weather
Climate change is a serious global issue
Fossil fuels are harmless
Which of the following is a result of climate change?
Decrease in sea levels
Fewer storms
Stable global temperatures
More extreme weather
What are greenhouse gases responsible for?
Cooling the earth
Stopping rainfall
Trapping heat in the atmosphere
Reducing pollution
What is one major source of greenhouse gas emissions?
Fishing
Burning fossil fuels
Riding bicycles
Planting trees
The phrase 'carbon footprint' refers to:
The amount of money people spend on gas
The total greenhouse gases produced by an activity
The damage cars do to roads
The carbon found in forests
What does the word 'sustainably' mean in this context?
In a short-term way
In a violent way
In an environmentally responsible way
In an expensive way
What is one action individuals can take to help the environment?
Fly more frequently
Use more plastic
Recycle and reduce waste
Drive faster
What does 'there is hope' suggest about the author's attitude?
Confused
Optimistic
Angry
Unconcerned
What is a challenge in fighting climate change?
Too many people recycling
Resistance due to economic interests
Too much international support
Too many people caring
What can be inferred from the passage?
Only scientists can fix the problem.
Climate change is unstoppable
Everyone must take part in the solution
Nothing can be done
