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WorksheetsNBC NEWS for DEC 7, 2025
Total questions: 17
Worksheet time: 9mins
What weather condition is sweeping into the Northeast according to this broadcast?
Heavy rainfall
Winter weather
Tornadoes
Heatwave
Which journalistic news value is most prominent in the opening story about the winter weather sweeping the Northeast and Midwest?
Timeliness, because it is an immediate, ongoing event
Prominence, because it involves well-known NFL stadiums
Human Interest, because it focuses on a personal experience
Proximity, because it affects millions of viewers in the regions where the broadcast is likely airing
Which NFL stadiums are mentioned as being affected by the winter weather?
Soldier Field and Lambeau Field
Green Bay and Buffalo
MetLife Stadium and Gillette Stadium
Arrowhead Stadium and Ford Field
What is President Trump hinting at in his military campaign against drug cartels?
Increasing airstrikes in the Caribbean
Possibility of targeting drug smugglers by land
Reducing sea attacks by 50%
Expanding military bases in Venezuela
What was the purpose of the double-tap strike in early September?
To rescue survivors from a sinking boat.
To target a boat suspected of carrying drugs bound for the U.S.
To deploy troops to Puerto Rico for training.
To investigate narcotics trafficking in Venezuela.
Who ordered the follow-up strike and consulted a military lawyer during the operation?
Admiral Frank Bradley.
Secretary Pete Hegseth.
Gabe from the White House.
The President of the United States.
What did Secretary Pete Hegseth say about releasing video of the second strike?
He pledged to release it immediately.
He was noncommittal about releasing it.
He refused to release it under any circumstances.
He confirmed it had already been released.
The segment on President Trump and the military campaign against drug cartels exemplifies which type of story, often placed early in a newscast due to its serious and current nature?
SOFT NEWS
FEATURE STORY
INVESTIGATIVE STORY
HARD NEWS
What items were allegedly carried by Luigi Mangione on the day of his arrest?
A handwritten note, a visa gift card, and a USB driver.
A handwritten note, a survival kit, and a laptop.
A handwritten note, a visa gift card, and a Greyhound bus ticket.
A handwritten note, a survival kit, and a single-ride metro ticket.
What does the D.A.'s office believe about the evidence released regarding Luigi Mangione?
It proves his innocence.
It suggests a premeditated act.
It is irrelevant to the case.
It shows he was framed.
Why is the release of photos of evidence in Luigi Mangione's case considered significant?
It proves his guilt.
It sets up a case for premeditation.
It shows the involvement of foreign currency.
It highlights the role of the D.A.'s office.
What is the term used to describe the current economic divide during the holiday shopping season?
K-shaped economy
V-shaped economy
U-shaped economy
L-shaped economy
What factors are contributing to the spending habits of the very wealthy during the holiday season?
Stock market gains and rising home values
Decreasing inflation rates
Lower interest rates on loans
Increased availability of discount stores
What is one reason people are shopping at lower-priced retailers like Walmart and T.J. Maxx?
They prefer the quality of products at these stores.
The economy has taken a hit, and people are budgeting more.
These stores offer exclusive luxury items.
People are avoiding online shopping.
What financial behavior is mentioned in the text regarding consumers during the holiday season?
Consumers are saving more money for future expenses.
Consumers are financing their spending and using 'Buy Now Pay Later' services.
Consumers are avoiding debt and spending cautiously.
Consumers are investing in stocks instead of shopping.
The reference to the divided economy primarily serves the news value of:
HUMAN INTEREST
PROMINENCE
IMPACT/
CONSEQUENCE
ODDITY
What event almost prevented the Christmas Tree Lane tradition in Altadena, California, from happening in 2023?
A flood destroyed the area.
The Eaton Fire tore through the area in January.
A lack of community interest in the tradition.
A power outage in the region.
