Should we stay optimistic? Russia is escalating its war on Ukraine ever further and ceasefire negotiations have stalled. Experts worry the conflict may simply drag on and on.
How the Ukraine war could end (maybe)
Attacks: The start of the autumn months has seen no respite from aerial attacks for the residents of Ukraine. Comprehension quiz
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The word conflict most nearly means:
A: A friendly chat
B: A peace treaty
C: A serious disagreement or argument
D: A final decision
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Add the correct punctuation to the sentence below:
russia launched a massive attack on the ukrainian capital kyiv killing four people one of them just two months old
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Which word is the closest synonym for interfere?A: HelpB: IgnoreC: DecideD: Meddle
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What has Donald Trump recently told European leaders to do to put pressure on Russia?
A: To have a meeting with Vladimir Putin.
B: To send more soldiers to Ukraine.
C: To end the war immediately.
D: To stop buying Russian oil.
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According to the article, give one reason why a ceasefire might not mean the conflict is over.
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The article asks, “So is it hopeless?”. What one reason does it give to suggest the situation is not hopeless?
Answers
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1. C 2. Russia launched a massive attack on the Ukrainian capital Kyiv, killing four people, one of them just two months old. 3. D 4. D 5. Any one of the following: Russia could interfere in Ukraine's elections to get a pro-Russian candidate elected. Russia might just invade again after a few months. 6. The war has been very costly for the Russian economy, and wealthy Russians might try to force Putin to end it.
1. C 2. Russia launched a massive attack on the Ukrainian capital Kyiv, killing four people, one of them just two months old. 3. D 4. D 5. Any one of the following: Russia could interfere in Ukraine's elections to get a pro-Russian candidate elected. Russia might just invade again after a few months. 6. The war has been very costly for the Russian economy, and wealthy Russians might try to force Putin to end it.
Glossary
Donald Trump - An American politician, media personality, and businessman serving as the 47th president of the United States since January 2025. A member of the Republican Party, he previously served as the 45th president from 2017 to 2021.
Ukraine - A country in Eastern Europe. It was invaded by Russia in February 2022.
Woo - To seek favour or support.
Front - In the military sense, the front line or battlefront — the area where opposing armies are actively facing and fighting each other.
Ceasefire - An end to fighting — often temporary.
Elections - When a vote is held to decide who should represent a group of people.
Candidate - A person who is being considered for a position, role, job, or honour, or who is seeking election to an office.