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Did You Know?

How many KitKat bars were stolen in the heist?
A whopping 413,793 KitKat bars were stolen from a lorry!
What tasty treat was spotted with King Charles III?
King Charles III was seen with RJ's black licorice in his car!
What did scientists originally think the Pohlsepia mazonensis fossil was?
Scientists thought it was the world's oldest octopus, but it's actually a relative of the nautilus!
What important resource travels through the Strait of Hormuz?
About one-fifth of the world's oil and gas shipments go through the Strait of Hormuz!
How long do you now have to use a gift card in New Zealand?
You now have at least three years to use gift cards in New Zealand!
What two animals in Antarctica are now considered endangered?
Emperor penguins and Antarctic fur seals are now endangered due to climate change.
What are the Van Allen belts and why are they important?
The Van Allen belts are huge rings of radiation that protect Earth from harmful solar wind and cosmic radiation.
How big is the giant sinkhole in Indonesia?
The sinkhole is about three hectares, which is the size of four football pitches!
Why are people in South Westland worried about deer?
Wild deer numbers have grown very quickly, causing concerns for farmers and conservationists.

SMART Prep | Quick Question 210741

Mia was writing about her weekend. She wrote: We went to the beach it was very windy.

What change, if any, should be made to the section in bold?

Vocabulary

  • volley A way to kick the ball before it touches the ground. He scored a goal with a powerful volley from the corner.
  • offside A rule in soccer that stops players from gaining an unfair advantage. The goal was disallowed because the player was offside.
  • substitute A player who comes in to replace another player during a game. The coach made a substitute to bring fresh energy to the team.