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News Quiz 2021

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This blog is alive! And so is the blogger. Yes, as you can see, I've survived the apocalypse and am proud to present the 2021 edition of the traditional News Quiz.

Unlike the previous year, the news stories related to coronavirus (oops, COVID-19) are kept to a minimum. But just like last year, the quiz is available in three formats: Google Slides, Quizizz and a
PDF / editable Google Docs.

The first two can be used in both in-person and remote teaching scenarios, while the last one is suitable for face-to-face teaching only. Also, I've kept the multiple choice format from last year to keep the trivia part of the activity brief and devote more time to the language.

The quiz is available in two levels:
  • Advanced (B2+/C1 or higher)
  • Intermediate (B1/B2)
and three formats, all of which are editable so you can adapt them if you wish.
  • a Google Slides presentation. To edit, click on File -> Make a copy
  • a Google Doc. To edit, click on File -> Download -> select the desired format
  • a gamified quiz created on Quizizz 
The quiz is accompanied by
  • the Teacher's guide (scroll down to the very end)

UPDATE (6 Jan. 2022): click HERE for follow up language-focused activities.

Wishing you all a happier 2022!

Google Slides

Advanced (B2+/C1) level followed by language focus

Preview below or click HERE to download 

Intermediate (B1/B2) level followed by language focus

Preview below or click HERE to download


Google Docs / PDF

This is the 'old' format suitable for a face-to-face classroom. This can also be sent to students by email for review after the lesson.

Advanced (B2+/C1) level with answers

Preview below or click HERE to download the editable Google doc


Intermediate (B1/B2) level with answers

Preview below or click HERE to download the editable Google doc




Teacher's Guide




Acknowledgements



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