Children in Our World: Poverty and HungerOnline version
Children in Our World: Poverty and Hunger
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What are poverty and hunger mainly about in this book?
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Who makes up three-quarters of all hungry people, according to the text?
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Why can people who rely on farming still be hungry?
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What can happen if there is no rain?
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What may happen to people if there is no food to eat?
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Why do people sometimes leave their homes because of war?
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Who are refugees, according to the book?
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How can natural disasters cause poverty and hunger?
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What happens when a flood covers fields with water?
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What does the book say hurricanes can destroy?
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What do most people around the world have, according to the text?
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Around the world, more than 1 billion people live in slums or unsafe housing. These homes are often unsafe because families do not earn enough money to pay rent or build strong houses. Other families with more money live in warm, safe homes.
Which sentence best describes the full situation?
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What kind of water do most people have access to, according to the book?
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About 2 billion people do not have clean water close to their homes. Pipes, wells, and water systems cost money, so they are built first in richer areas. Poorer areas are often left without them. Which sentence best explains clean water access?
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What can most people afford if they get sick?
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In many countries, families must pay to see a doctor or buy medicine. Families with enough money get care quickly, while families with little money wait longer or get no care at all. Which sentence best explains healthcare access?
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What is a charity, according to the glossary?
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What do charity workers run in some places to help hungry people?
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How do food banks get food for people in need?
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What do charities do in developing countries to help people work?
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What do charities tell people about so they can help others?
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Why is clean water important, according to the book?
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How do charities help people get clean water in developing countries?
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What else do charities help build to improve health?
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What does building sinks and toilets help people avoid?
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Why is it hard to learn when you are hungry?
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How do children typically feel when learning about poverty and hunger?
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What should children do if these feelings upset them?
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What does the book say about poverty and hunger over time?
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According to the book, why are there fewer poor and hungry people today than before?
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What does the book say it feels like to help people?
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Which of the following is something the book says children can do to help?
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What is another way the book suggests children can help?
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The book suggests giving items or food to help people in need. This helps right away. What does this not change by itself?
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Many people work hard but still cannot afford food, housing, or healthcare. What does this show about poverty?
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After learning all this, which statement best fits both the book and the fuller picture?
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Spanish alphabet, listening-based assessment