The quiz of the day (Based on the article)
Give it a try as you read the article. The quiz will be solved at the end of the evening lecture.
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Q 1. (Parajumbles) Arrange in the correct order:
1) This has resulted in only a third of plastic waste being recycled annually.
2) However, developing nations argue production cuts are disguised trade barriers.
3) The 2022 UN resolution aimed to tackle global plastic pollution collaboratively.
4) Countries remain divided, with the EU pushing for virgin polymer reductions.
a) 3 - 4 - 2 - 1
b) 4 - 2 - 3 - 1
c) 3 - 2 - 4 - 1
d) 4 - 3 - 1 - 2
Q 2. (Comprehension) The phrase “trade barriers masquerading as environmentalism” suggests that some countries believe:
a) Environmental policies are genuinely aimed at reducing pollution.
b) Environmental concerns are being used as a pretext for unfair trade practices.
c) Cutting plastic production is essential for global economic stability.
d) The Global Plastics Treaty is a well-intentioned but ineffective measure.
Vocabulary
Q 3. (Meaning) Masquerade – Hazardous/Endeavour/Façade/Eyesore
Q 4. (Phrase) Baulk at?
Q 5. (Phrase) Pipe dream?
Q 6. (One-word) Absolutely necessary – Indestructible/Indispensable/Incombustible
Q 7. (One-word) A person who loves refined pleasures (food and drinks)?
Grammar
Q 8-10. The perspective investors, who were averse with high-risk ventures, decided to invest only two-fifth of the initial capital in the project.
Give it a try as you read the article. The quiz will be solved at the end of the evening lecture.
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Q 1. (Parajumbles) Arrange in the correct order:
1) This has resulted in only a third of plastic waste being recycled annually.
2) However, developing nations argue production cuts are disguised trade barriers.
3) The 2022 UN resolution aimed to tackle global plastic pollution collaboratively.
4) Countries remain divided, with the EU pushing for virgin polymer reductions.
a) 3 - 4 - 2 - 1
b) 4 - 2 - 3 - 1
c) 3 - 2 - 4 - 1
d) 4 - 3 - 1 - 2
Q 2. (Comprehension) The phrase “trade barriers masquerading as environmentalism” suggests that some countries believe:
a) Environmental policies are genuinely aimed at reducing pollution.
b) Environmental concerns are being used as a pretext for unfair trade practices.
c) Cutting plastic production is essential for global economic stability.
d) The Global Plastics Treaty is a well-intentioned but ineffective measure.
Vocabulary
Q 3. (Meaning) Masquerade – Hazardous/Endeavour/Façade/Eyesore
Q 4. (Phrase) Baulk at?
Q 5. (Phrase) Pipe dream?
Q 6. (One-word) Absolutely necessary – Indestructible/Indispensable/Incombustible
Q 7. (One-word) A person who loves refined pleasures (food and drinks)?
Grammar
Q 8-10. The perspective investors, who were averse with high-risk ventures, decided to invest only two-fifth of the initial capital in the project.