Playground power to light classes

 http://news.bbc.co.uk/cbbcnews/hi/newsid_7300000/newsid_7304200/7304239.stm

 Based on the selection, which argument could the African Village NOT use to convince other countries to begin looking for alternative energy sources.

1. Saving energy is not necessary, there will always be energy.
2. Anything that helps stop global warming is good.
3. Global Warming is causing the world to become hotter at an alarming rate.
4. Global Warming is causing many other countries to begin to look for other alternative energy sources.

According to the selection, "The number of children we saw there that loved to play, and their energy and their vibrancy, I thought it would be great if I could somehow make use of this."  Based on the selection, what does "vibrancy" mean?

1. having lots of energy or activity
2. to vibrate
3. to dance
4. to move about

Pollution makes runner quit race

 

http://news.bbc.co.uk/cbbcnews/hi/newsid_7280000/newsid_7289700/7289742.stm

Based on the selection, which argument could the Ethiopian runner not use to convince the other runners to leave the Olympics?

1. Running in the Olympics is very important.
2. Smog does not bother peoples lungs.
3. The levels of pollution in China is too much to run in.
4. Pollution is causing many health problems.

Which of the following best describes the Ethiopian runner?

1. Confident that the rest of the runners will join him
2. Concerned about his health.
3. Eager to continue to run in the Olympics
4. Overjoyed at the opportunity to run in the Olympics.

Europe sanctions on U.S., China over climate? 

http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/23635644/  

European industry at competitive disadvantage due to emission caps

Based on the selection, which argument could the EU not uses to convince the US and China to cut greenhouse gas?

1. Greenhouse gas is harmful to the environment.
2. The two countries are big "polluters"
3. Sanctions are necessary to prove a point to these two governments.
4. Greenhouse gasses are not harmful to the environment.

Based on the selection, what will mostly happen next with the EU?

1. They will put sanctions on the US and China if they (US and China) refuse to cooperate.
2. They will dismiss the charges against the two countries.
3. The EU will begin to "bad-mouth" the US.
4. Nothing will happen as a result of this.

Bear convicted for theft of honey

 http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/world/europe/7295559.stm

The taste of honey was just too tempting for a bear in Macedonia, which repeatedly raided a beekeeper's hives.

Questoins:

Which of the following best describes the Bear?

1. tempted by the good honey from the beehive.
2. a humble being looking for a good snack
3. Attempting to help the owner get honey from the beehive
4. Kindhearted, just looking for a snack.

Based on the selection, which argument could the owner of the beehive not use in his lawsuit?

1. The bear was welcomed to his home for snacks.
2. The bear was trespassing on his property and had no right to be there.
3. The bear was a frequent visitor causing the beekeeper to lose honey.

Gordon Brown has renewed calls for the European Union to reduce duties on environmentally friendly goods, ahead of a meeting of EU leaders in Brussels. 

Based on the selection, which argument could Gordon Brown not use to convince the rest of the EU to cut the "green" tax?

Green good are environmentally friendly.

Green goods are not environmentally friendly.

Green goods are energy efficient.

People do care about the environment

Holmenkollen's last hurrah

http://www.aftenposten.no/english/sports/article2302826.ece

The Holmenkollen ski jump, the second oldest in the world, is set to be retired.  At this final event many of Norway's royal family were in attendance as well as a growing immigrant population from Poland.

Questions:

Which of the following best describes the Holmenkollen Ski Jump?

The latest and best jump in Norway

A dilapidated jump the Norwegians are looking forward to demolishing

A jump that hold great sentimental value but cannot compete with modern jumps anymore

A perfect jump that needs no updating

Which of the follwing relationships is most similar to the relationship below?

Norway: Princess Ingrid Alexandra::___________

United Kingdom: Prince William

Prince Harry: United Kingdom

North Carolina: Princess Madalyn

Russia Dmitry Medvedev

'Doomsday' vault opens its doors

http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/sci/tech/7264758.stm

The government of Norway has bankrolled a seed vault on the island of Svalbard in artic.  This vault will hold food seeds from around the world and be protected from many man made and natural disatures.

Question:

Based on the onformation from the selection which of the following relationships is similar to the relationship below?

Seed Vault: Norway

USA:Hawaii

Kalingrad:Russia

Students: Mr. Hutchinson

Kosovo:Serbia

US 'to modernise Polish military'

http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/world/europe/7287843.stm

The US has agreed to help modernise Poland's military as part of a deal to base 10 missile defence interceptors on Polish soil.

Which of the following best describes the tone of the following sentence from the article?

"There is a commitment to a system that respects Poland's sovereignty and that will ensure that the people of Poland will not be subjected to any undue security risks," said Mr Bush after the meeting."

1. happy and dreamlike
2. mildly and unhappy
3. comical and excited
4. serious and stern

Which of the following best describes the differences in the relationships of Poland and Russia to the United States?

1. One of close and loving and the other is strained and lonely
2. one is sad and lonely and the other is blissful.
3. One is open to the US, while one is angry and violent towards the US.
4. One is strained and distant and the other is humorous and light.

EU warns of climate change threat

http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/world/europe/7287168.stm

An EU report says climate change will have a growing impact on global security, multiplying existing threats such as shortages of food and water.

Based on this selection, what will most likely happen next?

1. Countries will do nothing, they will wait until there is no food or water.
2. Countries will begin to embrace "change." 
3. The EU will begin to change the world itself.
4. Nothing can be done by anybody to stop the shortages.

Which of the following best describes the tone of this selection?

1. Cheerful and bright.
2. Angry and violent.
3. Dark and depressing.
4. Humorous and light.

Russia lifts Abkhazia sanctions

http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/world/europe/7282201.stm

Russia says it is lifting its trade restrictions on the separatist region of Abkhazia, in the former Soviet republic of Georgia.

Poles head home as UK dream fades

http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/world/europe/7281608.stm

A blue Mercedes minibus in London is packed full of Polish workers poised for a journey across Europe to a new life in a distant land.

Based on this selection, what will most likely happen next with Ylana, the Polish woman who wants to head back to London?

1. She will find work and end up having a happy life with her family in London.
2. She will be immediately denied entry at the border of the United Kingdom.
3. She will rethink her decision and choose to stay at the Pozen farm.
4. She will return to London, find work for a short period of time and then fail again.

Which of the following best describes the Polish immigrants to the United Kingdom?

1. Ignorant people who have no real skills.
2. Hopeful people who are looking for a better way of life.
3. Hateful people who are engaged in a life of crime.
4. Forgotten people who are not respected by the world.

Which of the following best describes the tone of this selection?

1. Cheerful and bright.
2. Angry and violent.
3. Dark and depressing.
4. Humorous and light.

Support call for homeless Poles

http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/wales/south_west/7258628.stm

Llanelli's Polish centre says help must be available for migrant workers who come to Wales but end up homeless.