Reading: My Original News Quiz

News Quiz

1. Osamu Shimomura won the Nobel Prize for discovering a fluorescent protein derived from jelly fish that has become a vital lab tool. What branch did he win the Nobel Prize?
2. Mannan Life Company, Japan’s largest maker halted production, because children and elderly people have choked to death. What is the production?
3. With regard to politician, who is the man who quitted cabinet as transport minister?
4. What is the insurance company which went bankrupt recently?
5. Tainted food, Marudai Food Company’s kurimu panda pastries was found in nursing house. What is the name of toxic substance?
6. There was a video theater fire recently. What is a prefecture?
7. A company make a special plane at Haneda Airport to support Tokyo’s campaign to host the 2016 summer Olympic and Paralympics Games. What is the name of company?
8. In America, which department approved rescue plan eventually?
9. Something has become scarce in supermarkets since TV programs and books claimed that eating them has weight-loss benefits. What is the food?
10. Japan Sumo Association chairman Musashigawa handed someone the Emperor’s Cup. Who received the Emperor’s Cup?

1. Chemistry (The Japan Times, 10/10/2008, 1)
2. Konnyaku jelly (The Japan Times, 10/10/2008, 1)
3. Nariaki Nakayama (The Japan Times, 09/29/2008, 1)
4. Yamato Life Insurance Company (The Japan Times, 10/12/2008, 8)
5. Melamine (The Japan Times, 10/01/2008, 2)
6. Osaka (The Daily Yomiuri, 10/02/2008, 1)
7. Japan Airlines (The Daily Yomiuri, 10/03/2008, 1)
8. Senate (The Japan Times, 10/03/2008, 1)
9. Banana (The Daily Yomiuri, 09/29/2008, 3)
10. Hakuho (The Daily Yomiuri, 09/29/2008, 20)

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