JULY 13: WHY WAS ENGLISH FOOTBALLER MARCUS RASHFORD ABUSED ON SOCIAL MEDIA?

He missed a penalty during the final of the Euro.

ON JULY 21, E. MACRON AGREED ON THE TRANSFER OF JOSEPHINE BAKER'S REMAINS TO THE PANTHEON. WHAT IS THE PANTHEON EXACTLY?

A mausoleum for the most remarkable French citizens.

THIS SUMMER, AN "NFT" WAS SOLD FOR A RECORD $69 MILLION. WHAT IS AN NFT?

A unique code that guarantees the ownership of a digital item.

ENGLAND, JULY 1st 2021: What did Prince William and Prince Harry do on that day?

They inaugurated a statue of their mother.

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SUMMER REVIEW 2021

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What has happened over the summer in the English-speaking world?

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JULY 13: WHY WAS ENGLISH FOOTBALLER MARCUS RASHFORD ABUSED ON SOCIAL MEDIA?
He criticized his coach in an interview.
He called for Covid vaccination on Twitter.
He missed a penalty during the final of the Euro.
He refused to sing the English national anthem.
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CANADA, JULY 2021: WHO PROTESTED DURING CANADIAN NATIONAL HOLIDAY "CANADA DAY"?
Anti-vaxxers (= people opposing Covid vaccines).
Religious associations.
The native indigenous people.
The LGBTQ community.
3
AUGUST 31^st WAS THE OFFICIAL DATE OF AMERICAN TROOPS PULLING OUT OF WHICH COUNTRY?
Syria
Iran
Irak
Afghanistan
4
WHAT DID ENGLISH BILLIONAIRE RICHARD BRANSON DO ON JULY 11, 2021?
A solitary crossing of the Atlantic Ocean on a boat.
He flew into space.
He bought massive amounts of Bitcoin.
He financed his own Covid vaccine.
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ON AUGUST 10, 2021 THE U.N. RELEASED A CLIMATE REPORT: WHICH OF THESE PHENOMENA CAN BE LINKED TO CLIMATE CHANGE?
All of the above.
Droughts (= sécheresses).
Wildfires (= feux de forêts).
Floods (= inondations)
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ON JULY 21, E. MACRON AGREED ON THE TRANSFER OF JOSEPHINE BAKER'S REMAINS TO THE PANTHEON. WHAT IS THE PANTHEON EXACTLY?
A famous theatre for classic plays and concerts.
A mausoleum for the most remarkable French citizens.
A building for international meetings.
An official building where political decisions are made.
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THIS SUMMER, AN "NFT" WAS SOLD FOR A RECORD $69 MILLION. WHAT IS AN NFT?
A unique code that guarantees the ownership of a digital item.
A special Pokemon playing card.
A robot that looks, speaks and acts like a real human being.
A personal space ship.
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JOE BIDEN OFFICIALLY MADE OF JUNE 19^thOR "JUNETEENTH" AN OFFICIAL HOLIDAY IN THE USA. BUT, WHAT DOES IT CELEBRATE?
The veterans who fought the war.
The end of slavery.
The American presidents.
The day Christopher Columbus discovered America.
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ENGLAND, JULY 1^st 2021: What did Prince William and Prince Harry do on that day?
They had an official visit to a former British colony.
They inaugurated a statue of their mother.
They visited and played with the English football team during the Euro.
They had an interview and shared secrets about Queen Elizabeth.
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AUSTRALIA, JUNE AND JULY 2021: EASTERN PARTS OF AUSTRALIA WAS INVADED BY MILLIONS OF THESE ANIMALS. WHICH ANIMAL WAS IT?
Koalas.
Frogs.
Grasshoppers (= sauterelles).
Mice (= plural of "mouse").
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NORTH AMERICA, LATE JUNE. WHAT DID THE "HEAT DOME" REFER TO?
Extreme temperatures.
A series of hurricanes.
An important music event.
An important sporting event.
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TOKYO OLYMPICS: WHY DID SIMONE BILES WITHDRAW FROM THE COMPETITION? (= ABANDONED THE COMPETITION)
Because she wanted to go back to her family.
Because of Covid, there were no fans in the stands to support the athletes.
Because of mental issues.
Because she suffered an injury on the 1st day.

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