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dateline: 31 August 2017

NEWS QUIZ – August 2017

Listen to the news in English with Tara Benwell

This quiz is based on EnglishClub’s Weekly News for August 2017.

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Question 1 of 10
1. Question
Where did a major cable car rescue take place this month?
- in France
- in China
- in Germany
Question 2 of 10
2. Question
What did the damaged cable car system run between?
- a river and an ocean
- a zoo and a park
- a school and a mall
Question 3 of 10
3. Question
Why did a human smuggler force teens off his boat in Yemen?
- They were not from Yemen.
- He needed to pick up more refugees.
- He spotted the authorities.
Question 4 of 10
4. Question
What did the International Organization for Migration find on a beach in Yemen?
- survivors that got thrown off a smuggler's boat
- drugs and other illegal substances
- refugees from Syria and Iran
Question 5 of 10
5. Question
Why was a Chinese man so happy at a noodle shop?
- His girlfriend asked him to get married after many years of saying no.
- A good Samaritan turned in his bag with an engagement ring in it.
- He was offered free noodles to serve at his wedding ceremony.
Question 6 of 10
6. Question
How did the Chinese man show his gratitude for his returned backpack?
- He paid for 5,000 bowls of noodles for the restaurant's customers.
- He sold his noodle shop for $5,000.
- He gave 500 guests at his wedding free noodles.
Question 7 of 10
7. Question
What will be different for high school students in Turkey this school year?
- They will not be allowed to worship.
- They will not learn about evolution.
- They will not get cafeteria food.
Question 8 of 10
8. Question
Who has been quoted as wanting to raise a religious generation in Turkey?
- President Erdogan
- Mustafa Kemal Ataturk
- Angela Merkel
Question 9 of 10
9. Question
Which major US city (with surrounding neighbourhoods) was hit by a devastating hurricane and flood this month?
- New York City, New York
- Houston, Texas
- Seattle, Washington
Question 10 of 10
10. Question
What happened to many of the shelters that were set up for Hurricane Harvey flood victims?
- They caught on fire.
- They had no supplies.
- They flooded.

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Written by Tara Benwell for EnglishClub

Tara Benwell is a Canadian freelance writer and editor who specializes in materials and articles for the ELT industry.

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Bijan says:
Greetings to English Club and Teacher Tara,
I could answer all ten questions correctly, so thank you English Club and Teacher Tara.
It’s nearly nine months that I listen to audio news report every day.
Now, I can feel my listening is better than before and I can understand English texts well.
I believe it’s because of English club that created this section for improving the students’ listening and also it’s because of Teacher Tara who pronounces the words clearly and understandable.
Special thanks to English Club and Teacher Tara who helps the students free of charge.
Best wishes,
Bijan from the Persian Gulf

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