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What happened over the summer 2024
What happened over the summer 2024
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It is worth about $................... million
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20
30
10
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Protesters were violent from the beginning
True
False
3
Why did we hear of Canada over the summer?
Because of unprecendented floods
Because of huge wildfires taking place in the country
Because the government announced a billion project plan for the environment
All of the above
4
Who are the eight dummy passengers standing for?
Refugees crossing the English Channel en route to the UK
Tourists on the Thames
People being rescued after being stranded on a desert island
5
He organized his first Paralympic games in 1948 in Stoke Mandeville stadium
False
True
6
What sport did Australian Rachael Gunn compete for at the Olympics?
Fencing
Dance
Gymnastics
Breakdance
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India, July 30: what caused this landslide?
Erosion
Heavy rains
An earthquake
A plane crash
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Who are they?
All of the above
Members of a rock band
Liam and Noel Gallagher
Oasis
9
What is Crowdstrike?
The name of an American Association
A US anti-virus company
A group of Internet Hackers
An airline company
10
Who's JD Vance?
All of the above
A former marine
The Republican Party's nominee for vice president
An American Senator
11
Why did these three Americans make the headlines on August 2?
They were released by Russia in a prisoner exchange
They were arrested for corruption
They flew into space on Starliner
They received an award for their bravery
12
The man at the root of the Paralympics, Ludwig Guttmann, was:
A Scottish cyclist
An English German neurologist
A French Swiss veteran
13
Which country on the map below is Bangladesh?
C
D
B
A
14
Why did we hear about these coins on August 20?
The coins featuring Charles III entered circulation
The coins featuring Charles III were revealed
The reverse side is a portrait of Camilla
The coins are bigger than before
15
These protests took place in June and July in ...........................
South Africa
Jamaica
Kenya
Nigeria
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What shock announcement did the band make on August 27?
They are splitting
They are organizing a festival
They are recording a long-awaited album
They are reuniting for a series of concerts
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Where did Taylor Swift end her Europe tour on August 20?
In Ireland
In Berlin
In Paris
In London
18
This year's Earth Overshoot day was:
1 August
25 August
1 July
25 July
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What did people protest against?
Government corruption
All of the above
Inflation
The voting of more taxes
20
Where was D. Trump on the day he was shot (July 13)?
At a campaign rally in Pennsylvania
At the NATO summit in Washington
Visiting world leaders in London
At his home in Florida
21
Where was this diamond found? (August 22)
Botswana
South Africa
USA
Australia
22
Where else have there been ongoing wildfires?
New South Wales (Australia)
Scotland
Kenya
California
23
The prop migrant boat was a way for Banksy to make a political statement
True
False
24
The Paralympics have started: do you know where and when they officially took place for the first time?
London, 1948
Tokyo, 1964
Rome, 1960
Melbourne, 1956
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On what occasion did Prince William meet Harry Kane, the football player?
On July 10, after England's semi-final against the Netherlands(in the Euro)
On July 14, after the final against Spain (in the Euro)
At the start of the Olympics
On June 16, before England's first game in the Euro
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What do the countries in green stand for?
No idea
The countries whose Overshoot Day is the earliest
The countries whose Overshoot Day is the latest
The countries with no Overshoot Day
27
What does this photo represent?
An inflatable life raft unleashed by Banksy at Glastonbury festival
An inflatable life raft at a demonstration against fishing restrictions
An inflatable life raft denouncing mass tourism
An inflatable life raft at an anti-immigration rally in Southport
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She scored 0 points
True
False
29
What was the most significant outcome of these protests that lasted between July 16 and August 11?
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina resigned and fled the country
Over 600 people died
Nobel Peace Prize Muhammad Yunus has become interim PM
All of the above
30
What decision did the US Supreme Court issue on July 2nd?
Donald Trump can face prosecution for his actions when he was president
Trump was granted immunity from criminal prosecution in political matters
Trump is ineligible for the next 10 years
Trump can trademark his "Make America Great Again" slogan
31
What was the major outcome of this first and only debate?
Biden's poor performance prompted a wave of panic among Democrats
All the other debates were cancelled
Trump's lies backlashed and his popularity among Republicans dropped
32
It was 1 day ....... than in 2023
Earlier
Later
33
Why did the band break up in 2009?
One of its members died
They needed a break
Who knows!
The brothers fell out
34
What is celebrated in Jamaica (and across the Caribbean) on August 1?
Independence from Britain
All of the above
Emancipation of enslaved people
The birth of the country
35
Why did Pakistani Arshad Nadeem make history on August 8?
All of the above
He became Pakistan's first Olympic winner in 32 years
He set a new Olympic record in the javelin throw
He became the first Pakistani to earn an individual gold medal
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Are you ready for this year's challenges?
No, I'd rather not think about it
Yes but I'm stressed
Not really
Yes, definitely
37
After the attack, Thomas Crooks:
Was shot dead
Was arrested
Escaped
Killed himself
38
On June 27, President Biden and former President Trump debated on TV. Why was Biden's performance disappointing?
He made gaffes
He hesitated and sometimes stuttered
All of the above
He mumbled through the debate
39
Who won the Euro Championship final?
Spain
England
40
After the attack, Trump's popularity dropped:
True
False
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Sonya Massey (left) was killed by the man on the right (July 22), in what circumstances?
He was her boyfriend and he stabbed her (feminicide)
None of the above
He's a police officer and shot her in her home
He assaulted her on her way home from work
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What record did she break at Wembley stadium?
It was a record three-and-a-half- hour show
She is the first solo artist to perform 8 times at Wembley in a single tour
All of the above
There were more guests than in any other show
43
When did they become famous?
In the 1970s
In the 1990s
In the 1980s
In the 2000s
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What was the consequence of the landslide?
Villages were swept away
All of the above
Hundreds of people died
There were flash floods
45
Activists took part in massive protests against the authoritarian government in .................................
Bangladesh
India
Indonesia
Pakistan
46
Trump attacker, Thomas Crooks, was a Republican supporter
False
True
47
What happened to Donald Trump?
He had his ear pierced
He got surgery
He was shot in an assassination attempt
48
What makes it special?
It's the fourth largest diamond ever found
It's the third largest diamond ever found
It's the world's largest diamond ever found
It's the second largest diamond ever found
49
Which of the following leaders was voted out of office on July 4th?
Rishi Sunak (UK)
Cyril Ramaphosa (South Africa)
Justin Trudeau (Canada)
Narendra Modi (India)
50
What happened on July 19 because of a routine update?
Hackers penetrated their system and stole sensitive data
There was a global Internet disruption (including in banks, airports...)
Their customers' devices were not protected anymore
51
The first rioter to enter the US Capitol on January 6, 2021 was sentenced to ..................... months in prison
12
45
53
34
52
Which city are they from?
New York
Edinburgh
Liverpool
Manchester
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Did you enjoy your holidays?
Yes!
Not really :(
So-so
