vocab 1
poised
suggested plan of action
virtual
ran a school and supported education for girls
Why do some Cambodian children work instead of going to school?
they are helping their families earn money
Why did students in the Pamir mountains of China have to walk 50 miles to school?
their village was remote, and there were no roads for vehicles
relating to statistics
statistically
attractively arranged bunch of flowers
bouquet
where is malala originally from?
pakistan
Why did Inderjit Khurana start teaching children at train stations in India?
she saw children waiting and wanted to help them learn
What is one reason why students in the Thar Desert leave for school very early?
To avoid walking during the extreme heat later in the day.
more of an idea than reality
conceptual
impressively large of powerful
formidable
what was the name of the group that shot malala?
taliban
19. What is one way the school in Cambodia encourages families to send their children to school?
it offers free rice and money to families
How do some students in Myanmar get to school during the rainy season?
They walk through mud, then take a long boat ride.
big vehicle that attaches to the back of another
caravan
small book / magazine with pictures and information
brochure
where did malala go for treatment and recovery after being shot?
UK
What problem do the floating boat schools in Bangladesh help solve?
flooding makes regular schools hard to reach
What happens to some students in war-torn areas like West Africa or Syria?
They are sometimes kidnapped or caught in violence.
not physically existing, but through software
virtual
of / relating to business
corporate
what prize did malala receive for her courage?
the nobel peace prize
what is a school in a box used for?
to create a mini classroom with supplies during emergencies
Which of the following dangers is faced by children going to school in South Africa?
Attacks by armed gangs