Stay Informed: Current Events for Third Graders

Question 1

Scientists have discovered a new type of frog in the Amazon rainforest. What are some possible benefits of this discovery?

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It could help us create new medicines.

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It could teach us more about how frogs evolved.

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It might not affect our lives at all.

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It could cause other frog species to disappear.

Question 2

When you read a news article to decide what you think about it, the most important thing to do is to:

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Find the most important parts of the article and explain why they're important

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Skim the article to see what it talks about

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Agree or disagree with the author of the article

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Read only the headline of the article

Question 3

Which resource would be most helpful for students who want to enhance their writing for the school newspaper?

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Thesaurus

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Almanac

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Dictionary

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Encyclopedia

Question 4

When reading a news article, why is it important to think about how different people might feel about it?

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It helps you understand why people might have different opinions.

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It makes the news story more interesting.

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It shows that you are a good listener.

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It makes you look smart.

Question 5

What makes news articles different from other types of writing?

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News articles report on recent events.

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News articles are written by journalists.

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News articles never share opinions.

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News articles always use difficult words.

Question 6

Why do news articles include a 'byline' or attribution?

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To identify the author of the article.

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To make the article appear more formal.

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To indicate the author's expertise.

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To provide a way for readers to contact the author.

Question 7

Before you decide if you agree or disagree with a news article, what's the first thing you should do?

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Check who wrote the article and if they know a lot about the topic.

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Read only the title and the first paragraph.

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Believe your first thoughts without thinking about it too much.

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Share the article with your friends and see what they think.

Question 8

When writing a news article about events that happened one after the other, which order is best to use?

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Chronological order

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Compare and contrast

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Problem and solution

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Cause and effect

Question 9

Imagine you're a reporter writing a news article. What's the best thing to do first to make sure your article is fair and balanced?

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Read articles and perspectives that disagree with your own.

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Only write about topics you have strong opinions about.

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Avoid forming any opinions about the topic you're writing about.

Question 10

You're a reporter writing a news article about a new science discovery. What writing style and tone would be best?

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Easy-to-understand words, fair and balanced tone

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Fancy words, excited tone

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Fancy words, opinionated tone

Question 11

How can news media influence people's thoughts and actions?

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News media can shape public opinion and influence societal values.

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News media tells people what to think and how to act.

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News media has no influence on people's thoughts or actions.

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I'm not sure.

Question 12

When a news article shows you different ways of thinking about an event, how does that help you understand it better?

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It helps me see the event from different points of view.

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It makes it harder to understand what happened.

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It doesn't make a difference in how I understand the event.

Question 13

Why is it important to consider different perspectives when reading a news article?

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It helps us understand the full story and make informed decisions.

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It makes the article more enjoyable.

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It's not necessary to consider different perspectives.

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It helps us always agree with the author's opinion.

Question 14

How can knowing about current events help you?

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It can help you understand the world and make better choices.

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It can help you learn about others' lives.

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It can help you impress your teachers.

Question 15

How can we make sure news reports are true and not trying to trick us?

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Check if different news sources are reporting the same thing.

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Only read news that agrees with our beliefs.

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Look for news with lots of pictures and videos.

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Always believe what the news tells us.

Question 16

When you read news articles about the same event from different sources, what can it help you do?

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Spot any biases or opinions in the reporting

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Learn about the event from only one point of view

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Decide which news article is the most accurate

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Form a strong opinion about the event without considering other perspectives

Question 17

How does social media make it easier to stay informed about current events?

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You can see news from different parts of the world on social media.

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Social media tells you which news is most important.

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Social media makes it harder to find out about important news.

Question 18

Which of these is the most important skill when learning about current events?

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Thinking critically

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Taking notes

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Looking up words in a dictionary

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Remembering facts

Question 19

When you read a news story, it's important to:

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Think about the writer's point of view.

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Only read the headline.

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Believe everything you read.

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Not look at the date the story was written.

Question 20

True or False: It is always easy to figure out the different points of view in a news article.

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False

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True

Question 21

Which of these is a good source of reliable information?

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A website for the government

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A post on social media from a friend

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A newspaper that is known to be biased

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A website that only says bad things about one group of people

Question 22

True or False: It is never a good idea to change your mind about something if you learn new information.

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False

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True

Question 23

What is the main purpose of learning about current events?

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To stay up-to-date on what's happening in the world

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To learn about things that happened long ago

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To help us choose a career

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To make us better people

Question 24

What's the difference between a fact and an opinion?

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A fact is something proven, while an opinion is a personal belief.

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An opinion is something proven, while a fact is a personal belief.

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A fact and an opinion are the same thing.

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A fact is a personal belief, while an opinion is something proven.

Question 25

What is the primary role of the media in reporting current events?

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To inform the public

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To entertain the public

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To sell products

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To control the public

Question 26

Where can you find reliable information about current events?

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News articles

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Social media posts

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Celebrity gossip magazines

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Rumors spread by friends

Question 27

What is the main reason why people read news articles?

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To learn about what is happening in the world

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To be entertained

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To be persuaded to buy something

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To find out about the latest celebrity gossip

Question 28

Which of these is an example of a current event?

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The recent hurricane that hit Florida

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The American Revolution

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The discovery of dinosaurs

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The building of the Great Wall of China

Question 29

Why should you stay informed about current events?

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So you can make good decisions

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Because it's fun

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So you can impress your friends

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Because your teacher told you to

Question 30

What is a bias?

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A personal opinion

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A fact

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A type of clothing

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A kind of animal

Question 31

What is the difference between a fact and an opinion?

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A fact can be proven, an opinion cannot

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An opinion is always true, a fact is not

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A fact is subjective, an opinion is objective

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There is no difference between a fact and an opinion

Question 32

Which of these is NOT a good way to stay informed about current events?

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Playing video games

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Reading newspapers

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Watching the news on TV

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Listening to the radio

Question 33

Which of these is a current event?

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The COVID-19 pandemic

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The American Revolution

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The signing of the Declaration of Independence

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The Industrial Revolution

Question 34

What is the main job of the news media?

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To tell people about important things happening around the world

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To entertain people

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To sell products

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To promote a certain political party

Question 35

When you read a news article online, how can you quickly check if it's reliable?

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Check if it has facts, proof, and expert opinions to back up what it says.

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Look for colorful pictures.

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See if it's written by a famous reporter.

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Count how many people like it.

Question 36

When a news story is biased, how might it affect readers' understanding of the event?

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Readers might believe the event is more significant than it actually is.

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Readers might believe the event is less significant than it actually is.

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Readers might dismiss the event as unimportant.

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Readers will not be influenced by the bias.

Question 37

How can you make a positive difference in your community?

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Write a letter to your local leader about something important to you.

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Start a club at school to raise awareness about a cause you care about.

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Ignore the problems in your community and hope someone else will fix them.

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Spread rumors about people you don't agree with.

Question 38

When you feel stressed about the news, what's a good way to calm down?

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Take a break from screens and news.

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Only read news that makes you happy.

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Only read news about things you like.

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Don't talk to anyone about the news.

Question 39

When sharing your thoughts about current events online, what's the best way to act?

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Be polite and listen to others.

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Say mean things.

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Only share ideas that everyone likes.

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Share false information to back up your ideas.

Question 40

When a news writer shares their personal feelings or opinions in their writing, like if they think something is good or bad, we say the writing has:

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Bias

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Objectivity

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Neutrality

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Perspective

Question 41

Why is it important to stay informed about current events?

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To understand what's happening in our community and the world

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To keep up with celebrity gossip

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To impress our friends

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To predict the future

Question 42

Should you change your mind if you learn something new?

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Yes, you should change your mind if you learn something new.

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No, you should never change your mind.

Question 43

When reading a news article, how can you check if it's giving you the truth and not trying to trick you?

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Check who wrote it and where it came from

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Read different news articles about the same topic

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Look for facts that are clear and easy to understand

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Go with your gut feeling about the article

Question 44

What is the most important job of the media when reporting on current events?

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To share information and make sure those in charge are doing what they should

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To make people laugh

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To support a particular political party

Question 45

When writing a news story, how can journalists show they care about the people involved?

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Use kind words and avoid making fun of people.

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Only report the facts, without any opinions.

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Always ask people for permission before writing about them.

Question 46

Before deciding what you think about a news story, what's the first thing you should do?

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Consider both sides of the issue and find facts to support each side.

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Read news articles that you agree with.

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Stick to your first opinion, even if you learn new information.

Question 47

What are the main reasons why people read news articles?

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To stay informed about important events and issues

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To understand different perspectives on current events

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To be entertained

Question 48

Why is it important to talk about current events in class?

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To stay informed about important events in the world

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To learn about events that happened long ago

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To have fun and pass the time

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To practice math skills

Question 49

How can you show that you care about your community?

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Help a neighbor who needs assistance

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Clean up litter

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Ignore problems in your community

Question 50

When talking about news on social media, what's the best way to act?

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Be kind, even if you don't agree

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Only listen to people who think like you

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Use hurtful words to express your feelings

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Share only facts that support your opinion

Question 51

How can learning about current events help us understand the past?

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Current events can show us how past events have shaped the present.

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Current events can help us predict what will happen in the future.

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Current events can teach us about different cultures.

Question 52

Why do we study current events?

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To understand the present and future

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To learn about the past

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To memorize important dates

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To improve our reading skills

Question 53

Which of these is NOT a good way to find out about current events?

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Scrolling through social media

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Reading newspapers

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Watching the news on TV

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Talking to adults

Question 54

What's the difference between a fact and an opinion?

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A fact is something that can be proven, while an opinion is a belief.

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A fact is something that everyone agrees on, while an opinion is something that only one person believes.

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A fact is something that is written down, while an opinion is something that is spoken.

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There is no difference between a fact and an opinion.

Question 55

What is the job of a journalist?

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To report the news fairly and accurately

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To share their personal opinions

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To entertain people

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To make money

Question 56

When reading a news article, how can you quickly spot an opinion?

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Find words that show the writer's thoughts or feelings, like 'I think' or 'in my opinion'

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Check if there's proof or evidence to support the claim

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See if the claim is about a specific person or event

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Look for words like 'it is stated' or 'researchers report'

Question 57

Which of the following is NOT a benefit of staying informed about current events?

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Increases stress levels

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Helps you understand the world around you

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Enhances critical thinking and decision-making

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Provides opportunities for meaningful discussions

Question 58

When reading a news article, it is important to:

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Read it carefully and consider different views

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Skim it quickly and move on

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Believe everything you read

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Memorize all the details

Question 59

Which of the following is a responsible way to share your opinions about current events?

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Respecting others' opinions and engaging in civil discourse

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Posting them on social media without thinking

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Shouting at people who disagree with you

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Ignoring other perspectives altogether

Question 60

Which of the following is an example of a global current event?

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A conflict between countries

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A local election

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A national disaster

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A new scientific discovery

Question 61

Which of the following is not a reason why current events are important to know?

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They can solve all of society's problems

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They can shape how people think about the world

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They can affect how governments make decisions

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They can help us understand the world around us

Question 62

Which of the following is a reliable source of information about current events?

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Newspapers and websites from well-known organizations

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Social media posts

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Unverified online sources

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Rumors and gossip

Question 63

In analyzing current events, it's important to:

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See different points of view

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Only study major historical events

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Memorize key dates

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Only learn about local news

Question 64

Which of the following is a sign of a trustworthy news source?

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It has been around for a long time

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It has a clear political bias

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It only shares popular social media posts

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Its stories come from a single person