The New Millennium: Explore the Technological and Social Changes of the 21st Century

Question 1

How has technology changed the way people in Britain communicate with each other since the year 2000?

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People now use more mobile phones and the internet.

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People now send more letters and telegrams.

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People now use more landlines and fax machines.

Question 2

How has the way people in Britain communicate with each other changed since the year 2000?

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Social media has become more popular.

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People write more letters now than before.

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People make more phone calls using their landlines.

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People read newspapers more often than before.

Question 3

Which of the following is NOT a technology that was invented since the year 2000?

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Steam engine

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Smartphone

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Internet

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Personal computer

Question 4

What technology has changed the way we communicate the most in the 21st century?

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Smartphones

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Televisions

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Landlines

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Radios

Question 5

How has the internet made it easier for people to get information?

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It gives people faster access to more information

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It makes it harder to find accurate information

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It has reduced the amount of information that is available

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It has not changed the way people get information

Question 6

How have social media platforms changed how we interact with others?

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Both of the above

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We talk to each other more online

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We talk to each other less in person

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Neither of the above

Question 7

What is the main problem caused by the digital divide?

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Some people are left out and disadvantaged.

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The gap between rich and poor widens.

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The environment is damaged.

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People have less access to education.

Question 8

What is the name of the time period that started around the year 2000 when technology and society changed quickly?

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The New Millennium

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The Digital Age

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The Information Revolution

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The Technological Revolution

Question 9

Which of these has had the biggest impact on how people talk to each other in recent years?

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Social media

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Artificial intelligence

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Virtual reality

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Cloud computing

Question 10

Which social change has been most obvious in British society since the year 2000?

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Increasing diversity and multiculturalism

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Growing inequality and poverty

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Rising life expectancy and an aging population

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Declining birth rates

Question 11

The internet has become a big part of British culture in the last 20 years. What effect has this had?

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It has made it easier for people to connect with each other, regardless of where they live.

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It has made it harder for people to focus on their work or schoolwork.

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It has had no significant impact on British culture.

Question 12

After the year 2000, people from other countries became more common in Britain. What is the name for this change?

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Increased diversity and multiculturalism

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Growing population

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Economic growth

Question 13

As more people from different cultures arrived in Britain, it had a number of effects on society. Which of these is a positive outcome of increased multiculturalism?

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People can now learn about and appreciate different cultures.

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People are now more likely to get into fights with people who come from different backgrounds.

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People now have less in common with each other.

Question 14

The Millennium Dome was a major building project that was completed in the year 2000. What was its main purpose?

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To showcase the best of British culture and technology at the start of the new millennium.

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To provide affordable housing for families.

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To host the Olympic Games.

Question 15

In the 1997 election, the New Labour party won and became the new government in Britain. What was one of their main goals?

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To modernize Britain and improve public services.

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To reduce taxes and shrink the government.

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To increase spending on the military.

Question 16

Which of these is NOT a way that Britain has changed since the year 2000?

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The British Empire still exists.

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People are less likely to write letters and more likely to send emails.

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People are less likely to smoke.

Question 17

Which of these is NOT a major technological change that occurred in Britain after the year 2000?

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The invention of the wheel

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The introduction of the internet

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The development of smartphones

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The rise of social media

Question 18

Which communication technology has had the most significant impact in the 21st century?

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A. Smartphones

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B. Hovercrafts

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C. Steam engines

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D. Telegraphs

Question 19

What is NOT a benefit of the internet?

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D. Guaranteed accuracy of information

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A. Access to vast knowledge

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B. Improved communication

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C. Reduced reliance on traditional media

Question 20

What is the main principle of sustainable development?

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A. Meeting today's needs without harming future generations' needs

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B. Rapid industrialization for economic growth

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C. Using natural resources as we see fit

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D. Preserving historical landmarks

Question 21

What is a good result from having more different cultures in our society?

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More tasty foods to try

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Fewer jobs for people in the UK

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We don't need to learn English anymore

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We have to celebrate fewer holidays

Question 22

How has the internet made it easier for people in Britain to stay connected?

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People can now easily send messages and make video calls to friends and family who live far away.

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Information can be shared quickly with more people.

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The internet has made it harder for people to talk to each other in person.

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People don't need to learn how to properly write letters anymore.

Question 23

Which of the following technologies has made it easier for people to stay connected in the 21st century?

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Social media platforms

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Printing press

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First computers

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Steam engine

Question 24

How has the internet changed the way people interact with each other?

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Increased opportunities for online communication and social networking

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Eliminated the use of smartphones

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Made face-to-face interactions less common

Question 25

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of life in the New Millennium?

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Use of horse-drawn carriages as a primary mode of transportation

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Advancements in medicine

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Focus on renewable energy sources

Question 26

How has technology impacted the way people learn and access information?

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Increased availability of online learning resources and educational apps

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Reduced use of technology in schools

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Rise of traditional libraries and printed books

Question 27

Which of the following is an important event that occurred in Britain in the New Millennium?

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The 2012 Summer Olympics in London

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The Great Fire of London

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The writing of the Magna Carta

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The Battle of Trafalgar

Question 28

Which of the following is a key feature of the New Millennium?

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Rapid technological advancements

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Political instability

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Economic recession

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Decline in living standards

Question 29

How has globalization impacted British society in the New Millennium?

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Increased cultural diversity and global connections

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Reduced trade and economic opportunities

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Increased isolation and nationalism

Question 30

Which of the following is a social challenge that Britain has faced in the 21st century?

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Growing income inequality

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The expansion of the British Empire

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The Black Death

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The invention of the printing press

Question 31

Which event from the list below did NOT occur during the 21st century in Britain?

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The First World War

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The COVID-19 pandemic

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The Brexit referendum

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The 2012 London Olympics

Question 32

What is a defining feature of British society in the 21st century?

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Its diversity

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Its economic stagnation

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Its political stability

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Its isolation

Question 33

Which invention was NOT introduced in the New Millennium?

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Steam engine

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Electric car

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Internet

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Mobile phone

Question 34

What makes the New Millennium different from previous centuries?

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Rapid advancements in technology

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Political instability

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Economic problems

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Social isolation

Question 35

How have mobile phones changed daily life in Britain?

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They have made it easier to stay connected and access information

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They have caused more traffic jams

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They have harmed the environment

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They have made people less social

Question 36

Which social trend has become more common in the New Millennium?

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Increased diversity

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Shorter life expectancy

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Greater economic inequality

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Decreased urbanization

Question 37

How has the New Millennium affected jobs?

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It has made it possible for people to work more flexibly and remotely

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It has created fewer job opportunities

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It has increased the demand for physical labor

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It has led to lower wages

Question 38

Which issue is a challenge facing Britain in the New Millennium?

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Climate change

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Asteroid impact

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Alien invasion

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World War III

Question 39

How has the New Millennium affected the environment?

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It has led to increased pollution

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It has reduced deforestation

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It has improved air quality

Question 40

Why is the year 2000 significant in this unit?

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It marks the start of the New Millennium

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It marks the beginning of the Industrial Revolution

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It marks the end of the Cold War

Question 41

What is the main idea of this unit?

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The New Millennium has brought significant technological and social changes to Britain

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The New Millennium has been a time of little change and stability

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The New Millennium has led to economic decline and social unrest

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The New Millennium has caused environmental problems and population growth