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REPORT SUMMARIES
Budget (0.36 – 4.39)
The Australian federal government will soon release the country’s annual budget. This report looks at where most of the money goes.
Sherpas (6.30 – 10.31)
In this report we meet Alyssa Azar who was hoping to become the youngest Australian to climb Mount Everest. But her attempt had to be abandoned after a group of Sherpas died in an avalanche.
Asthma (10.51 – 13.57)
To coincide with World Asthma Day, BTN meets up with a young asthma sufferer and hears what it’s like living with the condition.
Skating in afghanistan (14.23 – 18.25)
This story looks at a program called Skateistan which was set up to give Afghani children the opportunity to do skateboarding, an activity most had never experienced before.
Quolls (20.23 – 24.01)
After disappearing from the region more than a century ago, quolls are being released into the wild in South Australia’s Finders Ranges.
Budget (0.36 – 4.39)
The Australian federal government will soon release the country’s annual budget. This report looks at where most of the money goes.
Focus Questions
Ø What is a budget?
Ø In which 6 areas do you think governments spend the most money? What are the most important areas do you think?
Ø What are some things funded in the area of welfare?
Ø What is a budget deficit? What is the opposite of a deficit?
Ø Which government minister is responsible for delivering the budget? Why do you think it would be a tough job?
Before watching the report, circle what you think is the correct answer
1. The person responsible for the budget is the … a. Treasurer. b. Prime Minister.
2. The Australian federal government has been running a budget … a. surplus. b. deficit.
3. Out of the 6 budget areas listed in the report, the previous government spent the least amount of money on … a. transport and communication. b. defence.
4. Health and education are funded by …
a. the state government. b. the state and federal governments.
5. The previous government spent the most money on … a. health. b. welfare.
Sherpas (6.30 – 10.31)
In this report we meet Alyssa Azar who was hoping to become the youngest Australian to climb Mount Everest. But her attempt had to be abandoned after a group of Sherpas died in an avalanche.
Focus Questions
Ø Where is Mount Everest?
Ø What is an avalanche?
Ø What is a Sherpa? What do they do?
Ø Why do you think the Sherpas decided not to work on Mount Everest for the rest of the year?
Ø Who was the first person to climb Mount Everest? Which country was he from?
Ø Why do people want to climb Mount Everest? Would you like to attempt it?
Before watching the report, match the figures with the information they refer to
70 thousand / 16 / 440 / 17 / 80· Alyssa’s age -
· Number of Sherpas killed in the avalanche -
· Amount of dollars Sherpas are paid per day when they are working on Mount Everest -
· Amount of dollars people are charged to climb Mount Everest -
· Amount of dollars offered by the Nepalese government to the families of the Sherpas killed -
Watch the report and answer the questions
1. In which year did a person reach the summit of Mount Everest for the first time? ………………………
2. Why did the Sherpas decide not to work on Mount Everest for the rest of the year?
To show respect for the people killed and also because some thought it was ……………………
3. Alyssa believes Sherpas are paid enough for what they do. T / F
4. Alyssa will try another time to climb to the top Everest. T / F
Asthma (10.51 – 13.57)To coincide with World Asthma Day, BTN meets up with a young asthma sufferer and hears what it’s like living with the condition.
Focus Questions
Ø What is asthma? What part of the body does it affect? How do you know if you have asthma? How do you get it?
Ø How do people feel when they have an asthma attack? What can make a person’s asthma worse? How is asthma treated?
Watch the report and answer the questions /
1. Jack first got asthma when he was about 7. T / F
2. When does his asthma become a problem?
When he is sick, does ……………………………………… or is around things like …………………
3. Jack’s asthma is very severe. T / F
4. How does he feel when he has an asthma attack? Really ……………………
5. How many people around the world have asthma? Approximately ……………………
6. Jack has to take medication. T / F
Skating in afghanistan (14.23 – 18.25)This story looks at a program called Skateistan which was set up to give Afghani children the opportunity to do skateboarding, an activity most had never experienced before.
Focus Questions
Ø What do you know about Afghanistan?
Ø How is life be harder for girls than it is for boys in Afghanistan?
Watch the report and answer the questions /
1. Afghanistan is a very poor country. T / F
2. Skateistan gives kids a …………………..……………and ………….……….…………… place to skate.
3. How many Afghani kids go to the skate park each week? ………………………………………
4. What is another important function of the skate park?
a. Providing health services
b. Providing education
c. Providing free meals
5. What are some things many girls in Afghanistan are not allowed to do while boys can? (Note down at least one thing mentioned) ………………………………………..………………………………………………
6. A lot of the skaters at Skateistan are girls. T / F
Quolls (20.23 – 24.01)
After disappearing from the region more than a century ago, some western quolls are being released into the wild in South Australia’s Finders Ranges.
Focus Questions
Ø Have you heard of a quoll?
Ø Why do you think they have disappeared from many regions in Australia?
Ø Why were the released quolls fitted with radio collars?
Watch the report and answer the questions
1. What caused the disappearance of quolls from most regions in Australia? ……………………………………………………………………………………………
2. How many quolls were released in the Finders Ranges to start with? ………………………………………..…
3. Which is the only Australian state where western quolls are not extinct? ………………………………………..…
4. What is one distinctive feature of the quolls? Their………………………………………..…
5. The radio collars allow researchers to track the location of each quoll and know if any have ………………………………………..…
6. What is one of the biggest potential threats to the quolls that are being released? ………………………………………..…
7. All the quolls had survived their first night of release. T / F
Answers
Budget (0.36 – 4.39)1. Treasurer
2. deficit
3. transport and communication
4. the state and federal governments
5. welfare
Sherpas (6.30 – 10.31)
· Alyssa’s age - 17
· Number of Sherpas killed in the avalanche - 16
· Amount of dollars Sherpas are paid per day when they are working on Mount Everest - 80
· Amount of dollars people are charged to climb Mount Everest – 70 thousand
· Amount of dollars offered by the Nepalese government to the families of the Sherpas killed - 440
1. 1953
2. too dangerous
3. F
4. T – next year
Asthma (10.51 – 13.57)
1. F – from birth
2. does exercise or is around things like dust
3. F - isn't that bad
4. scared
5. 200 million
6. T / Skating in afghanistan (14.23 – 18.25)
1. T
2. safe and free
3. 450
4. Providing education
5. get a job, go to school, catch public transport by themselves
6. T – more than 40%
Quolls (20.23 – 24.01)
1. predators, loss of habitat
2. 22
3. Western Australia
4. sharp / pointed teeth
5. been killed
6. cats
7. T