Read the text and choose the correct answer. b) in advertising. 1 The aim of BND is to c) as an environmentalist. ask people for money. avoid buying products 4 BND is organised a)…

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Question 1:
The aim of BND is to
a) ask people for money.
b) avoid buying products
c) as an environmentalist.

Answer: b) avoid buying products. (The text suggests that BND is about encouraging people not to buy certain products to protest consumer society.)

Question 2:
BND takes place on the
a) same day everywhere.
b) in Canada and the USA.
c) in Europe and Canada.

Answer: a) same day everywhere. (The "Buy Nothing Day" is traditionally observed worldwide on the same day.)

Question 3:
In 1992, Ted Dave worked
a) for Adbusters.
b) in Canada and the USA.
c) immunise all children.

Answer: a) for Adbusters. (Ted Dave was involved with Adbusters, an organization that promotes Buy Nothing Day.)

Question 4:
BND is organized
a) by different people.
b) from poorer countries.
c) protest against the consumer society.

Answer: c) protest against the consumer society. (The aim is to protest against consumerism and environmental damage.)

Question 5:
With $5 billion poorer countries could
a) buy enough ice cream for everyone.
b) teach everyone to read and write.
c) immunise all children.

Answer: c) immunise all children. (The text implies that this amount could significantly improve healthcare initiatives like immunisation.)

Summary of correct answers:

1. b
2. a
3. a
4. c
5. c