Unit 1: Core Themes
Topic 1.3: Human Ingenuity Questions
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What does "fake news" mean?
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Which phrase best expresses using technology in a responsible way?
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Which expression describes a healthy technology habit?
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What does "the audience" mean?
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What does "social media" mean?
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Which expression describes the habit of a critical reader?
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What does "a masterpiece" mean?
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What does the expression "a great night out" mean?
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What does "sustainable" mean?
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Complete the sentence: "I spend too much time in front of the ______ of my phone."
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What does the phrase "to convey a message" mean?
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What does "research" mean?
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What does "freedom of the press" mean?
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Complete the sentence: "This novel really ______ me; I cried at the end."
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In a review, which phrase best introduces your personal judgement of a work?
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What does "innovation" mean?
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What does "a brushstroke" mean?
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Complete the sentence: "Before sharing a story, it is wise to ______ the source."
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What does "to get informed" mean?
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Complete the sentence: "The scientists made an important ______ in the laboratory."
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