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What exciting city is hosting the NRL season opener this Sunday?
The NRL season opener is happening in Las Vegas!
What unique dress code did this year's Met Gala have?
This year's dress code was 'Fashion is art,' inspiring guests to wear outfits like pieces of art!
What special meal do families share to celebrate the Chinese New Year?
Families share a reunion dinner, which is the most important meal of the year!
What unique activity do people do at the Bloco da Lama celebration?
At Bloco da Lama, people cover themselves in mud and have fun!
What is a fatberg made of?
A fatberg is made of fats, oils, grease, and trash that shouldn't go down drains!
What was the score of the White Ferns in their first ODI?
The White Ferns scored 210 runs in their first ODI against England.
How many episodes has The Simpsons reached?
The Simpsons has reached an amazing 800 episodes!
Why do you think stolen chips tasted better in the study?
Chips taken from someone else's plate were rated as tastier because of the thrill of stealing them!
What makes online shopping feel like magic?
You can tap a screen and have items delivered to your door!
Why are people in Auckland buying petrol containers quickly?
People are worried that fuel prices will keep rising, so they want to buy petrol before it gets more expensive.

SMART Prep | Quick Question 210630

A rectangular school garden measures 12 m by 7.5 m. The school wants to put fencing around the outside, but there will be a 1.5 m gap for a gate. How many metres of fencing are needed?

Vocabulary

  • facial recognition A technology that identifies people by their faces. Facial recognition can help find missing persons.
  • threatening Something that makes people feel unsafe or scared. A threatening situation can make someone feel worried.
  • watchlist A list of people to keep an eye on. The store has a watchlist for known troublemakers.