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NEWS QUIZ – October 2017

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

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1. Question 1 of 10

   1. Question

   What type of vote happened in Catalonia this month?

   • a referendum about independence
   • a federal election for a new leader
   • a local election pertaining to the police force
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   What happened shortly after the vote in Catalonia?

   • Barcelona separated from Catalonia.
   • Catalonians participated in a general strike.
   • The police force went on strike.
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   Where is Catalonia located?

   • in Spain
   • in France
   • in the UK
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   Where did a mass shooting take place in the US this month?

   • in a casino bar in Las Vegas
   • at a country music festival
   • in an airport in Miami
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   Why are police puzzled by the worst mass shooting in US history?

   • The shooter wasn't known to police and had no ties to terrorism.
   • The shooter was a country music performer himself.
   • The shooting took place in the middle of the day.
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   How many casualties were there in this month’s mass shooting in the US?

   • Over 500 people were killed in a matter of minutes.
   • 58 people were killed and over 500 injured.
   • 64 people were injured, but no one died.
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   What is the fastest growing humanitarian crisis right now, according to the UN?

   • the loss of shelter from recent hurricanes
   • flooding from global warming
   • the refugee crisis in Myanmar
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   How did the UN describe the world’s fastest growing humanitarian crisis?

   • The UN described it as something that the locals have to work out themselves.
   • The UN called the refugee crisis "ethnic cleansing."
   • The UN said Rohingya Muslims are actually returning to their homeland.
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   What technology is the Communications University of China trying out?

   • drones for tracking down absent students
   • fingerprint scanning for tracking theft
   • facial recognition for checking attendance
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    What is the main purpose of the new technology at the Communications University of China?

    • It saves time for teachers and students.
    • It prevents teachers from cheating.
    • It encourages students to skip class.

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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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