Current Affairs and Social Issues
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So, let’s talk about Current Affairs and Social Issues. What are they? Well, these are things that are happening right now, and problems people are dealing with every day. It could be about politics, or the environment, or just about how people live their lives. People chat about these issues all the time, sharing ideas and opinions. Things like newspapers, TV shows, and websites, they tell us about what’s going on in the world. And guess what? They can really make people stop and think, and sometimes even change what they do. It’s good to know about these things. It helps us make good choices and understand the world around us better. There are tons of social issues, like poverty, pollution, and health care. We can join groups to help with these issues or just talk to other people about them. Because by doing this, we can help make the world a better place.
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- According to the passage, what types of media inform us about Current Affairs and Social Issues?
- A. Only newspapers
- B. Newspapers, TV shows, and websites
- C. Only social media
- D. Only TV shows
- What is one of the benefits of knowing about Current Affairs and Social Issues?
- A. It helps you win debates.
- B. It improves your social status.
- C. It helps us make good choices and understand the world better.
- D. It makes you more popular.
- What can knowing about Current Affairs and Social Issues sometimes do to people?
- A. Confuse them
- B. Make them feel isolated
- C. Make them change their actions
- D. Make them feel depressed
Match the Definition with the Word
- A situation where people lack resources or access to basic needs.
- A. Wealth
- B. Pollution
- C. Poverty
- D. Education
- To be a part of a group working towards a common cause.
- A. Isolate
- B. Join
- C. Divert
- D. Dissuade
- A subject or problem that is being discussed or debated by the public.
- A. History
- B. Issue
- C. Fashion
- D. Conversation
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- B. Newspapers, TV shows, and websites
- C. It helps us make good choices and understand the world better.
- C. Make them change their actions.
Match the Definition with the Word
- C. Poverty
- B. Join
- B. Issue
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