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WorksheetsABC NEWS DEC 11/12
Total questions: 24
Worksheet time: 12mins
What natural disaster is causing residents in Washington State to prepare for evacuation?
Earthquake
Flooding
Tornado
Wildfire
What natural phenomenon caused rivers in Washington to rise significantly?
Earthquake
Heavy rainfall
Snowstorm
Tornado
What was the purpose of sandbagging along the Green River as mentioned in the text?
To create a dam for water storage
To build a wall to keep water out of properties
To redirect the river flow
To create a barrier for wildlife
What weather condition was reported in the Midwest and Great Lakes region in addition to the flooding in Washington?
Tornadoes
Snowstorms
Heatwaves
Hurricanes
What weather conditions are expected in the Pacific Northwest from Sunday night into Monday?
Heavy snowfall and freezing rain
Additional rain causing potential flooding
Clear skies and warm temperatures
Severe thunderstorms and tornadoes
The broadcast leads with the catastrophic flooding in Washington state. Based on the amount of time and urgency given, which two news values are being prioritized by the producer?
Prominence and Oddity
Timeliness and Impact
Currency and Human Interest
Conflict and Proximity
What did the dispatch audio reveal about the alleged assault incident involving Chiron Moore?
The incident was random in nature
The incident was not random and matched the location of the alleged assault
The suspect fled the scene without any weapons
The suspect was not taken into custody
What is the current status of Chiron Moore as mentioned in the report?
He has been released on bail
He remains in custody and is expected to appear in court tomorrow
He has been cleared of all charges
He has fled the country
The story about the former Michigan football coach covers his firing, arrest, and new allegations. The main reason this story is considered national news, besides the crime itself, is which news value?
Proximity to the East Coast
Prominence of the individual
Conflict with the university
Oddity of the circumstances
What penalty are prosecutors seeking for Tyler Robinson?
Life imprisonment
Death penalty
Community service
Reduced sentence
What action did the US take regarding oil tankers off the Venezuelan coast?
Seized an oil tanker
Allowed free passage
Negotiated with Venezuela
Ignored the situation
How many additional tankers has the US sanctioned for allegedly carrying oil from Venezuela?
Four
Six
Eight
Ten
What was the tanker transporting when it was intercepted by the US Coast Guard tactical operations unit?
Sanctioned oil from Venezuela and Iran
Weapons and ammunition
Illegal drugs
Human trafficking victims
What caused the gas explosion in Hayward, California?
A lightning strike
A construction company hitting a gas line
A malfunctioning gas stove
An earthquake
What is the next step authorities are taking after the gas explosion?
Evacuating the neighborhood
Combing through the debris to ensure no more fire
Arresting the construction company workers
Rebuilding the damaged homes
The story about the massive gas explosion in Hayward, California, is given significant airtime, noting the leveling of multiple homes and reports of injuries. For the national broadcast, this story is primarily driven by:
Impact/Severity and Novelty/Drama
Prominence of the city and its leadership
Currency of the ongoing investigation
Fairness to the construction company
What happened in Midtown Manhattan involving a bus?
It caught fire
It slammed into scaffolding
It overturned
It collided with another bus
What is the expected increase in monthly insurance premiums for Stacy Cox and her husband if subsidies are not extended?
From $495 to $1,000
From $495 to $2,100
From $495 to $1,500
From $495 to $3,000
What is the current status of President Trump's healthcare plan as mentioned in the text?
It has been fully implemented
It is still under development with no clear plan released
It has been approved by Congress
It has been rejected by the Senate
The segment on the rising cost of health insurance includes a detailed personal story from a Utah family facing a premium increase. The use of this family's situation serves primarily to illustrate the story's:
Impact/Consequence on ordinary Americans
Proximity to the viewer's community
Timeliness of the legislative debate
Completeness of the White House response
What caused the skydiver to dangle from the tail of the plane at 15,000 feet in the air?
The skydiver forgot to deploy their parachute.
The reserve parachute accidentally opened and snagged on the plane flap.
The main parachute was damaged during the jump.
The skydiver was not properly attached to the parachute.
What tool did the stranded skydiver use to free themselves from the main parachute?
A pair of scissors.
A knife.
A rope cutter.
A screwdriver.
The news about the measles outbreak being traced to a church and the report on actor Wen Alton Davis's death are placed in the index of other news (brief, secondary segments). This placement indicates the producer's assessment that these stories are:
Important but lack the visual or breaking urgency of the lead stories.
Too complex to be covered in depth.
Highly controversial and require minimal airtime.
The least timely events of the evening.
The "Made in America Christmas" segment, focusing on small businesses, is used as the closing story of the broadcast. This choice is typical because the story is intended to be:
Controversial and thought-provoking.
An uplifting, 'feel-good' story
The most timely piece of breaking news.
An exclusive investigation.
