The news is a consistent source of entertainment, knowledge and discovery that never ceases to exist and always comes out with more and more material each day. Because it plays such a vital part in our lives and is so important to keep up with, it is without a doubt a piece of your everyday routine that can’t go ignored.
Whether it is to understand the ramifications of recent legislation passed, to hear about recent events and grasp the potential consequences to your country, or simply hear about what is happening in other countries in order to compare them to what’s happening in yours, the news is certainly a staple in our lives and the most consistent way to get information.
This is why Scrambled Eggs has decided to unite two of your biggest worlds: learning English and keeping up with what is happening in the world. We hope our challenging daily exercises, composed of listening, vocabulary and comprehension exercises in English, will satisfy both of those above worlds in a satisfactory and also entertaining way.
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Banksy donates artwork honoring health care workers | Definition Match
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- Street artist Banksy (unveiled) a new artwork honoring (health care) workers that he donated to the University Hospital Southampton (UHS) in the UK. The artwork, which Banksy calls “Game Changer,” (features) a child playing with a nurse doll with a face mask and (cape). Figures of superheroes Batman and Spider-Man can be seen in a wastebasket on the floor. The hospital has, with Banksy’s approval, called the piece “Painting for Saints,” according to a spokeswoman for UHS. The name is a reference to the city’s Premier League football team, which is (affectionately) known as “The Saints.” The BBC reported that the artist included a note for the hospital that read: “Thanks for all you’re doing. I hope this (brightens) the place up a bit, even if it’s only black and white.” UHS chief executive Paula Head (raved about) the new work in a tweet. It is now framed and is (temporarily) on display at the hospital. “We’re so proud of this amazing piece of art ‘Painting for Saints’, created by #Banksy as a thank you to all those who work with and for the NHS (National Health Service) and our hospital,” Head tweeted. “An inspirational (backdrop) to pause and reflect in these (unprecedented) times.” Sometimes even little gestures like this can make a difference, and the hospital certainly will get a (boost) of confidence and joy from having this artwork (hung up) on its walls.
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Banksy donates artwork honoring health care workers | True or False
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Banksy’s recent work is dedicated to the patients and victims of COVID-19.
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Banksy has called the piece “Game Changer.”
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The artwork is black and white.
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The painting is sponsored by the Southampton football team.
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The staff is proud of their new artwork.
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