Nepal chooses new leader on Discord
Rage and fury: At least 51 people were killed as Nepalis in their teens and twenties took to the streets. Comprehension quiz
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The word ‘corruption’ in the article most nearly means:
A: The process of discussing politics.
B: Honest and fair behaviour from leaders.
C: Dishonest or illegal behaviour by those in power.
D: A protest that happens online.
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Which word is the closest synonym for “individualistic”?
A: Co-operative
B: Unhappy
C: Confused
D: Independent
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According to the article, what event first caused the Gen Z protests in Nepal?
A: The government moving to ban social media apps.
B: The rise of extreme politics
C: A new prime minister being selected.
D: Worries about climate catastrophe.
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What percentage of young people are involved in a political or social cause, according to surveys mentioned in the text?
A: 50%
B: 60%
C: 70%
D: 80%
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The article suggests that Gen Z protest movements are good at bringing down governments. Why might they struggle to agree on what should replace them?
A: Because they are not interested in politics.
B: Because they are too slow to make decisions.
C: Because they do not use social media enough.
D: Because they are very individualistic and may struggle to work with others.
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The article mentions three types of crisis that have made Gen Z more interested in politics. Name two of them.
Answers
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1. C 2. D 3. A 4. C 5. D 6. Answer: Any two from the following: economic troubles, climate catastrophe, the rise of extreme politics.
1. C 2. D 3. A 4. C 5. D 6. Answer: Any two from the following: economic troubles, climate catastrophe, the rise of extreme politics.
Glossary
Nepal - A landlocked country in south Asia. Thirty million people live there.
Discord - Disagreement. Also the name of an instant messaging and communication platform that is heavily used by gamers.
Himalayan - Relating to the Himalayas, the high mountain range in Asia that includes Mount Everest and stretches across Nepal, India, Bhutan, China, and Pakistan.
Social media - Social media is defined by websites, apps and social games that connect people to each other through the sharing of pictures, thoughts, ideas, articles, and other content.
Corruption - When someone abuses their power for personal gain. It often involves bribery.
Gen Z - Short for Generation Z, meaning people born in the late 1990s and early 2000s.
Individualistic - More interested in individuals rather than society as a whole.