USA
Which founding document contains the phrase “life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness”?
The Declaration of Independence (1776).
Name the four constituent countries of the United Kingdom.
England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland.
Complete the sentence with the correct adverb formed from “hard”:
“Despite repeated setbacks, the journalists worked __________ to uncover the truth.”
hard.
What is clickbait, and what is its main purpose?
Sensational or misleading headlines or previews designed to attract clicks and traffic.
In which Massachusetts town is The Crucible set?
Salem.
Which metaphor describes a multicultural society in which different cultural groups retain their distinct identities?
The salad bowl.
What is the geographical difference between Great Britain and the United Kingdom?
Great Britain is the island containing England, Scotland and Wales. The United Kingdom includes these three countries and Northern Ireland.
Complete this mixed conditional. The decision happened yesterday; its consequence affects us now.
“If the editor __________ (not / reject) the article yesterday, we __________ (discuss) its findings now.”
had not rejected; would be discussing.
What distinguishes misinformation from disinformation?
Misinformation is false or inaccurate information shared without necessarily intending to deceive. Disinformation is deliberately deceptive information.
What personal motive helps explain Abigail Williams’s accusations against Elizabeth Proctor?
Abigail desires John Proctor and wants to remove Elizabeth so that she can take her place.
What term describes the division of power between the federal government and the individual states?
Federalism.
What term describes the transfer of powers from Westminster to institutions in Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland?
Devolution.
Put this sentence into the passive voice:
“The newspaper has published the allegations.”
The allegations have been published by the newspaper.
What term describes an AI-generated or manipulated video that convincingly makes someone appear to say or do something they never said or did?
A deepfake.
Who makes the poppet that is later used as evidence against Elizabeth Proctor?
Mary Warren.
Explain how “checks and balances” work by giving two examples involving different branches of the federal government.
For example: the president can veto legislation passed by Congress; Congress can override a veto with a two-thirds majority in both chambers; federal courts can declare laws unconstitutional. Any two valid examples.
What is the name of the upper chamber of the UK Parliament?
The House of Lords.
Correct the three grammatical errors:
“Had the platform acted sooner, the rumours would not spread so widely last week. Its directors denied to have ignored the warnings and insisted that every complaint was investigate immediately.”
Had the platform acted sooner, the rumours would not have spread so widely last week. Its directors denied having ignored the warnings and insisted that every complaint be investigated immediately.
Also acceptable: “denied ignoring”; “should be investigated”.
A video appears to show a politician making an offensive statement. Identify three checks you should carry out before sharing it.
Any three: find the original source and full recording; check the date and context; seek independent corroboration from reliable sources; investigate whether it has been edited or artificially generated.
How does Reverend Hale’s attitude towards the trials change? Explain the moral dilemma behind his actions in Act Four.
He initially supports the investigation but later recognises the injustice and rejects the court’s proceedings. In Act Four, he urges false confessions to save lives, placing survival above truthfulness.
What nineteenth-century term expressed the belief that the United States was destined to expand across the North American continent?
Manifest Destiny.
Which acts united the kingdoms of England and Scotland into the Kingdom of Great Britain in 1707?
The Acts of Union.
Complete the sentence with the correct form of “inform”:
“Had I known about the breach, I would rather the users __________ immediately afterwards than kept in the dark.”
had been informed.
What term describes an information environment in which personalised algorithms selectively expose users to content matching their interests and views?
A filter bubble.
Which character refuses to enter a plea and is pressed to death?
Giles Corey.