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false? – The American government banned people from speaking Hawaiian.
    False – the American government banned schools from teaching Hawaiian.
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    British Cuisine
     
    1. What made people use eels in pies?
    The price. At the time eels were cheaper than beef.
    2. What do most British people have for breakfast?
    Toast or cereal and a cup of tea.
    3. Why does Britain have so much international food?
    Because it was brought by immigrants in the 1950s.
    4. Why is stir-fry a popular meal?
    It is quick and easy to prepare.
    5. How many vegetables are served with a traditional Sunday lunch?
    Three - two different kinds of vegetables and also potatoes.
    6. What is Britain’s most popular meal?
    Stir-fry.
    7. What are the usual meats served with a traditional Sunday lunch?
    The most common meats served for Sunday lunch are beef, lamb, pork or chicken.
    8. Where does chicken tikka masala come from?
    India.
    9. Which three examples of Asian food are mentioned in the text?
    Chinese, Thai and Indian.
    10. True or false – Each week the average British person spends over £10 on food and drink outside the home.
    True - The average person spends £11.54 a week on food and drink outside the home.
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    Cosmetic Surgery
     
    1. Who was the first person to do a nose job?
    The ancient Indian physician Sushruta.
    2. Why might a cosmetic surgeon refuse to operate on someone?
    They person might not need the operation or there could be a medical risk.
    3. Which cosmetic procedure would you have to remove fat?
    Liposuction.
    4. Other than appearance, why might someone have a nose job?
    To correct breathing issues and to help alleviate the symptoms of snoring.
    5. Other than surgery, what two ways of losing weight are mentioned?
    Healthy eating and regular exercise.
    6. In ancient India, why did they amputate people’s noses and earlobes?
    For religious, criminal or military punishment.
    7. Apart from death, what are the risks of breast enlargement?
    Scarring or different sized breasts.
    8. Which type of surgery might leave a patient unable to close their mouth?
    A face lift (rhytidectomy).
    9. Name three signs of getting older which are mentioned in the text.
    Three from: lines, wrinkles, loose skin, crow’s feet and brown spots.
    10. True or false? – The number of people having cosmetic surgery is rising each year?
    True – The number of people using surgery to improve their appearance is growing every year.
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    Stockholm
     
    1. What are ‘T-bana’?
    Underground trains.
    2. What is the most popular museum in Stockholm?
    The Vasa Museum.
    3. What do some people call Stockholm?
    The Venice of the north.
    4. Which part of Stockholm has old-fashioned buildings?
    Gamla Stan (Old Town).
    5. What four types of transport are mentioned in the text?
    Trains, trams, underground trains (T-bana) and buses.
    6. When do trams travel to Djurgården Island?
    In the summer.
    7. What is a popular Swedish leisure activity?
    Having a coffee at a café.
    8. What does the Vasa Museum have?
    The Vasa warship.
    9. Who has their headquarters in Stockholm?
    Many major Swedish banks and companies with over 200 employees.
    10. True or false? – Many people live on the Stockholm archipelago.
    False - only 150 of the islands are inhabited.
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    Papua New Guinea
     
    1. Which language in Papua New Guinea has the most speakers?
    Enga
    2. With which other country does Papua New Guinea have a close relationship?
    Australia
    3. Papua New Guinea was ruled by three different countries. What were they?
    Germany, Britain and Australia.
    4. Other than farming, how do people get extra food?
    Hunting and collecting wild plants.
    5. What three natural disasters are mentioned in the text?
    Volcanic eruptions, earthquakes and tsunamis.
    6. What is the capital city of Papua New Guinea?
    The capital is Port Moresby.
    7. What are the official languages of the country?
    Hiri Motu, Tok Pisin