Thursday, 4 November 2021
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Wednesday, 29 September 2021
Moana
Response to text:
Moana
Highlight the correct answer or write down the appropriate response.
1. Who had stolen Te Fiti’s heart?
a) Moana b) Heihei
c) Maui d) Te Kā
2. Te Kā is
a) an island b) the ocean
c) the fish in the sea d) a Lava Monster
3. Explain why Moana had a lot of responsibilities for her age
→Moana, now a teenager, has the responsibility of becoming the next chief of the island as her father insists, but due to her close friendship with her grandmother, Gramma Tala, she keeps her dream of leaving the island alive.
4. True or False: Moana’s father is happy for her to go beyond the reef to catch more fish
a) True b) False
5. What is hidden behind the secret cave?
a) the sailboats of Moana’s ancestors b) a monster
c) hidden treasure d) the demigod Maui
6. What was Tala’s dying wish for her grand-daughter Moana?
a) to learn how to sail b) to return the heart of Te Fiti
c) to listen to her father d) to learn how to be a good Chief
7. Moana was able to find Maui by following a
a) fleet of ocean voyagers from her village b) a rooster called Heihei
c) constellation that looked like his fish hook d) ship full of Kakamora
Tuesday, 28 September 2021
AVENGERS
Response to text:
Avengers
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1. The story of the Avengers was created by
a) Nick Fury and Thor b) Bruce Lee
c) Stan Lee and Jack Kirby d) George Lucas
2. The original team of Avengers included
a) Loki, Hulk, Batman b) Ant Man, Captain America, Black Panther
c) Hulk, Loki, Thor d) Iron Man, Captain America, Hulk
3. Explain why Nick Fury and S.H.i.E.L.D. put together the team of Avengers
→The original team consisted of Iron Man, Captain America, Hulk, Thor, Black Widow and Hawkeye. They were brought together by S.H.I.E.L.D. to combat Loki, Thor's adoptive brother. The team was initially formed by Nick Fury to "fight the battles that S.H.I.E.L.D. never could".
4. True or False: The Sokovia Accords meant that superheroes didn’t need to register and could do whatever they wanted.
a) True b) False
5. Thanos and the Black Order came to Earth to gather the power of the
a) Informant Stones b) Infinity Stones
c) Avengers d) Hulk
6. The Avengers were able to use this to travel back in time
a) time travel machine b) the S.H.I.E.L.D. special jet
c) Thanos particles d) Pym Particles
7. Select the best answer: The Avengers movies have earnt more than
a) $1.5 Billion b) $500 Million
c) $100 Billion d) $100
Thursday, 16 September 2021
Thursday, 9 September 2021
Response to text: Sports in Tonga
Response to text:
Sports in Tonga
Information sourced from Topend Sports and Oceania Olympic Committee.
1. Who is the current captain for the ‘Ikale Tahi team?
a) Siale Piutau b) Jason Taumalolo
c) Konrad Hurrell d) Sio Siua Taukeiaho
2. What is the name of the dance that is performed before every Rugby game?
a) Haka b) Siva Tau
c) War Dance d) ‘Sipi tau
3. Explain why NRL (Rugby League) players with Tongan heritage are now choosing to play for Tonga instead of Australia, New Zealand or England.
→ In recent years, Tonga has pushed their way into successfully playing against the top teams, with players in the NRL who have Tongan heritage wanting to come back and represent Tonga.
4. True or False: “The Mate Ma’a Tonga Rugby League Team is the fifth ranked team in the world.”
a) True b) False
5. What event did Tongan flag-bearer Pita Taufatofua compete in?
a) Sevens b) Taekwondo
c) Swimming d) 100m Sprints
6. What is the name of the only Tongan Sports Person that has won an Olympic Medal?
→ Paea Wolfgramm
7. If you had the opportunity to meet ANY Tongan Sports Player, who would it be and why?
→ I would love to meet all of them because they are really good.
Tuesday, 7 September 2021
Response to text: Landmarks in Tonga
Response to text:
Landmarks in Tonga
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1. What is the Trilithon in Tonga known as?
a) Ha'amonga ‘A Maui b) The Burden of Maui
c) Stonehenge of the Pacific d) All of the above
2. Who is the monument in honour of?
a) King Tupou VI and his sons b) Queen Salote and her sons
c) King Tu’itātui and his sons d) Maui and his sons
3. Explain in your own words why the Cave in Eua is called ‘Ana ‘Ahu - the Smoking Cave.
→Ana ‘Ahu (Smoking Cave) is an almost bottomless sinkhole located at the ‘Eua National Park, on Eua Island.
4. True or False:”The Royal Palace has many visitors throughout the year, however they can only look at it from the water.”
a) True b) False
5. The blowholes in Tongatapu shoots waves up to what distance?
a) 40m b) 30m
c) 20m d) It doesn’t shoot blowholes
6. Ha’apai is made up of around 60 uninhabited islands. Explain why many people wouldn’t live on these islands?
→Ha'apai is a group of about 60 islands, south of the Vava'u group and north of Tongatapu. Only 20 islands are constantly inhabited.
7. Explain what the difference is between natural and man-made landmarks.
→ Natural landmarks consist of things like trees or something made of natural material.
Monday, 6 September 2021
Friday, 3 September 2021
Kentucky Fried Chicken-KFC
Kentucky Fried Chicken
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1. What is the name of the man on the KFC logo?
a) Kentucky Sanders b) Colonel Chicken
c) Harland Sanders d) Fried Chicken
2. The first KFC opened in...
a) 1932 b) 1934
c) 1943 d) 2002
3. What do people leave at the grave of Colonel Sanders?
a) Flowers b) Buckets of Chicken
c) Signs d) Chicken Bones
4. In your own words describe what caused the chicken shortage in 2018
→Because of a single point-of-failure in the chicken restaurant's supply chain and lack of contingency planning, that's why. With over three quarters of its locations closed on Monday, KFC was thrust into the national news as the fried chicken shop that had run out of chicken.
5. True or False: Fried chicken is more popular than burgers in the USA
a) True b) False
6. Do you think New Zealanders would contact 111 if KFC ran out of chicken here?
Explain your answer.
→ yes because it is finished.
Thursday, 2 September 2021
Protein: Meat and Beans
Protein: Meat and Beans
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1. Proteins are made up of molecules called
a) Acid b) Hydrochloric Acid
c) Proteins d) Amino Acids
2. Most common proteins contain more than...
a) 20 amino acids b) 40 amino acids
c) 80 amino acids d) 100 amino acids
3. Which of these proteins are responsible for fighting off disease and infections?
a) Collagen b) Enzymes
c) Antibodies d) Meat
4. List 5 examples of good things protein does in our body
→ Mend us if we are hurt.
Keep us from Disease.
Protein grows and repairs our muscles, skin and hair.
Protein helps us to breathe.
Other Proteins help you to protect you from getting ill.
5. True or False: Animal products, like meat, are NOT complete protein sources
a) True b) False
6. Explain why beans might be a good source of protein for people who don’t eat meat?
→ Because Beans are high in amino acids, the building blocks of protein.
Wednesday, 1 September 2021
Gold-Division
Silver-Division
Bronze Division
Supported Tokyo Olympics 2020
Tokyo Olympics 2020
Tokyo Olympics 2020
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1. What was the official start date for the Tokyo Olympics 2020?
a) July 24th 2020 b) July 24th 2021
c) July 23rd 2020 d) July 23rd 2021
2. How many athletes were there expected to be?
a) Between 1000-5000 b) Between 6000-10,000
c) Between 11,000-15,000 d) Over 15,000
3. How many different sports were going to be at the Olympics?
a) 33 b) 43
c) 50 d) 53
4. What is the importance of the Olympic Torch Relay?
→For air transportation, the flame is sheltered in a security lamp, similar to a miner's lamp. At night time, it is kept in a special cauldron. The Relay's function is twofold: to herald the Olympic Games and to transmit a message of peace and friendship to the people along its route.
5. True or False: ‘There was a new initiative to bring in robotic people to watch the games because people aren’t allowed to spectate’ ?
a) True b) False
6. Which shape in the logo symbolises "different countries, cultures and way of thinking" with the message of unity in diversity?
a) Square b) Rectangle
c) Rhombus d) Trapezium
7. What is your take on the Motto for the Tokyo Olympics 2020 games - ‘Discover Tomorrow’?
→ United by Emotion”.