Current Affairs and Social Issues
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Current Affairs and Social Issues – ever heard of them? They’re all about big events happening right now, and the challenges people face in their lives. These can cover a wide range of things like politics, environment, and even societal norms and traditions. Now, why is talking about these things important? It lets people exchange ideas and share their thoughts. You can learn about current affairs from newspapers, TV, and the Internet. This information can make people reflect and sometimes even change their actions. Knowing about these subjects helps us make smarter decisions and understand our world better. And hey, there are so many social issues out there, like poverty, pollution, and unequal health care. If we get involved with organizations, initiatives, or even just start a conversation, we can help to address these issues and contribute to making society better.
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Multiple Choice Questions
- According to the passage, why is discussing Current Affairs and Social Issues important?
- A. It lets people exchange ideas and share their thoughts.
- B. It is a form of entertainment.
- C. It can make people feel bad about the world.
- D. It is irrelevant and has no real impact.
- Where can people learn about Current Affairs?
- A. Only through formal education.
- B. From newspapers, TV, and the Internet.
- C. Exclusively from their families.
- D. Only through one-on-one conversations.
- What is one result of knowing about Current Affairs and Social Issues?
- A. It helps us make smarter decisions and understand our world better.
- B. It prevents people from getting involved in society.
- C. It leads to poor decision-making.
- D. It makes people ignore societal issues.
Match the Definition with the Word
- The process of contemplating or considering something carefully.
- A. Tradition
- B. Reflect
- C. Organization
- D. Initiative
- Customary beliefs, social norms, or material traits of a social group.
- A. Reflect
- B. Norms
- C. Affairs
- D. Tradition
- A planned undertaking designed to bring about a specific result.
- A. Reflect
- B. Tradition
- C. Initiative
- D. Norms
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Multiple Choice Questions
- A. It lets people exchange ideas and share their thoughts.
- B. From newspapers, TV, and the Internet.
- A. It helps us make smarter decisions and understand our world better.
Match the Definition with the Word
- B. Reflect
- D. Tradition
- C. Initiative
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