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Lev6 Week7 - Autumn Term

Total questions: 20

Worksheet time: 11mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Which BBC show caused controversy after editing a Donald Trump speech, leading him to threaten legal action recently?

a)

Panorama

b)

Question Time

c)

HARDtalk

2.

What is the focus of the United Nations’ COP30 meetings?

a)

Ending plastic waste in oceans

b)

Tackling climate change

c)

Improving global trade agreements

3.

What is the new console announced by Valve to rival Xbox, Nintendo, and PlayStation?

a)

CorePlay

b)

Steam Machine

c)

PixelBox

4.

No-fault evictions are set to be banned in the UK. What are they?

a)

When renters can leave a property at any time without notice

b)

When a landlord can force out a renter without giving a reason

c)

When a landlord increases the rent without notice

5.

In which country has Catherine Connolly just become the President?

a)

Ireland

b)

Canada

c)

South Africa

6.

Blue Origin successfully launched a rocket called New Glenn last week, carrying two orbiter spacecraft. What is the rocket’s destination?

a)

The Moon

b)

Mars

c)

The International Space Station

7.

After more than 230 years of production, the US has struck its final batch of which coin?

a)

Penny

b)

Nickel

c)

Dime

8.

What major change is being trialled at Scottish Premiership football matches for the first time in over 40 years?

a)

Standing terraces

b)

Free entry for under-18s

c)

Alcohol sales at the ground

9.

How many days did the longest US government shutdown in history last before it ended on 12 November 2025?

a)

12 days

b)

22 days

c)

43 days

10.

Why was a man arrested following a Remembrance Day event in Wales last week?

a)

He disrupted the two-minute silence by laughing

b)

He was caught vandalising a war memorial

c)

He wore a military uniform and medals without permission

11.

In which body of water is the Isle of Wight located?

a)

The Irish Sea

b)

The North Sea

c)

The English Channel

12.

Which Portuguese footballer recently confirmed that the 2026 FIFA World Cup will be his final appearance at the tournament?

a)

Lionel Messi

b)

Neymar Jr.

c)

Cristiano Ronaldo

13.

What was the result in the rugby match between England and New Zealand’s All Blacks at the weekend?

a)

England won by 14 points

b)

The match ended in a draw

c)

New Zealand won by 21 points

14.

At a recent convention, more than 150 countries agreed to end the use of mercury amalgam in which industry?

a)

Dentistry

b)

Electronics manufacturing

c)

Cosmetic industry

15.

Unemployment in the United Kingdom has risen in recent months. What is the current rate of unemployment?

a)

3.5%

b)

5%

c)

7.1%

16.

What flower is symbolised in this photo from last week?

(a)  

17.

In which country did this meeting with film makers take place last week?

a)

Italy

b)

United States

c)

Vatican City

18.

What is the scientific name for this natural feature that is sometimes visible over the UK?

a)

Aurora Australis

b)

Aurora Polaris

c)

Aurora Borealis

19.

Which European country has this flag?

a)

Spain

b)

Hungary

c)

Austria

20.

What is the name of this sportsman?

a)

Kory

b)

Rory

c)

Tori