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What makes the yellow-bellied sea snake special?
The yellow-bellied sea snake is a protected species in New Zealand!
What makes online shopping feel like magic?
You can tap a screen and have items delivered to your door!
What six planets lined up in the night sky recently?
The six planets that lined up are Mercury, Venus, Saturn, Jupiter, Uranus, and Neptune!
What colour was the robot Lightning?
The robot Lightning beat the human half-marathon world record by more than six minutes.
How old is Gertie the Chicken, the oldest living chicken?
Gertie is 15 years and 100 days old, making her the oldest living chicken in the world!
What percentage of people trust RNZ according to the 2026 report?
57 percent of people trust RNZ, making it New Zealand's most trusted news brand!
What happened during the SailGP race in Auckland?
Two SailGP boats, Black Foils and France, collided at high speed!
What fun things can you see at Boston's St. Patrick's Day parade?
At the parade, you can see marching bands, bagpipers, and Irish dancers!
What special agreement did New Zealand and Singapore sign?
New Zealand and Singapore signed a fuel and food agreement to keep supplies flowing, even during crises.
Why have mince pies become more expensive in New Zealand?
Mince pies cost more because beef prices have risen sharply, making ingredients pricier.

SMART Prep | Quick Question 210562

On Monday morning, the rain tapped hard on the classroom windows. Tama looked out at the muddy field and sighed. His sports shoes were packed in his bag, but the teacher said the game would be held indoors instead. Tama straightened up, smiled, and hurried to help carry the cones to the hall. Soon the class was laughing and setting out the equipment for relays. Even though the weather had changed their plans, the children were ready to keep playing.

Which sentence best shows what the passage is mostly about?

Vocabulary

  • microplastics Tiny pieces of plastic that can harm the environment. Microplastics can be found in oceans and can hurt sea animals.
  • bursary A type of financial support for education. Rāwinia received a bursary to join the sailing crew.
  • rohe A Māori word for a region or area. The voyage travels through the rohe of Ngāti Wai.