4v luisteropdracht (09-11-2021)

• Engels
• Middelbare school
• vwo
• Leerjaar 3,4

Prediction: the title of the video is 'The magic washing machine' what could this video be about?

1) Which of the following is true of Hans Rosling's grandmother?

1. she had been saving for years to buy a washing machine
2. she had hand washed laundry for four children all her life
3. she has trouble standing for a long time
4. she is fascinated by the workings of a washing machine

2) How many people live below the poverty line?

1. 1 billion
2. 2 billion
3. 3 billion
4. 4 billion

3) How much money do the richest people spend each day on consumption? More than ...... dollars

4) How many people in the world own a washing machine?

1. 1 billion
2. 2 billion
3. 3 billion
4. 4 billion

5) How many people in the world do NOT own a washing machine?

1. 3 billion
2. 4 billion
3. 5 billion

Hans Rosling describes washing by hand as:

1. boring
2. demanding
3. important

7) What should happen according to Hans Rosling?

1. emerging countries should share their experience with the richest countries on how to reduce their carbon footprint
2. poorer countries should buy fewer consumer goods and try to decrease their energy use.
3. the richest people of the world should produce energy which comes from natural sources and use less electricity, gas, etc.

8) In what way was the washing machine "magical" in the eyes of Hans Rosling's mother?

1. she now had more time to find a paid job
2. she now had more time to study and read books
3. she now had more time to take better care of the house

Name one invention that made your life easier and explain why.