Quiz﹕Local and world news

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【明報專訊】◆Local news

1. An HKU study has found that 74.8% of children spent more than ____ hours on digital device use. The study showed that pre-schoolers who spent more time on watching television and playing video games at the age of 5 were more likely to be overweight, having behavioural problems such as hyperactivity (過度活躍症) at the age of 9.

A. 1

C. 3

B. 2

D. 4

2. Chief Executive Carrie Lam has unveiled a plan to launch a non-means-tested Public Transport Fare Subsidy Scheme. The government plans to provide a subsidy as much as HK$300 for those who spend at least HK$400 a month on public transport. Which of the following public transportations is not covered by the scheme at this stage?

A. MTR

C. Trams

B. Star Ferry

D. Red minibuses

3. Hong Kong boxer Rex Tso was declared the winner of the match against Kohei Kono after the ringside doctor stopped the fight because of Tso's swollen eye from an accidental headbutt. He retains WBO international _________ title after the fight.(photo.03)

A. Super featherweight

B. Featherweight

C. Flyweight

D. Super flyweight

4. The 2017 Policy address states that the Education Bureau will make ______________an independent compulsory subject for junior secondary students from the next school year to nurture students' sense of national identity.

A. Liberal Studies

B. History

C. Chinese History

D. Physical Education

◆World news

5. Catalonia (加泰隆尼亞 ) 's separatist government staged a referendum (公投) on leaving Spain, but the Spanish leadership has rejected the vote. What is the capital (首府) of Catalonia?

A. Madrid

C. Valencia

B. Barcelona

D. Seville

6. Real Madrid star Cristiano Ronaldo won FIFA men's player of 2017. He has been crowned the best soccer player in the world for the ____ consecutive year. (photo.06)

A. second

C. fourth

B. third

D. fifth

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