China Weekly News Quiz: September 20-27, 2020

1

China aims to achieve carbon neutrality before 2060, Chinese President Xi Jinping told the 75th session of the United Nations General Assembly on September 22. What entails carbon neutrality?

Having net zero carbon dioxide emissions
Eliminating everything made of carbon
Neutralizing carbon dioxide to form oxygen
Putting an end to all carbon dioxide emissions

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2

The remains of 117 Chinese war heroes martyred in the Korean War (1950-53) arrived in Shenyang, northeastern China's Liaoning Province on September 27. How many Chinese soldiers died in the war?

About 300,000
About 200,000
About 150,000
About 100,000

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3

China launched two satellites from a launch center in its northern Shanxi Province on September 27. What's the purpose of these satellites?

Observation of distant planets
Environmental monitoring
Telecommunication
Navigation services

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4

To further curb child sexual abuse, China has set new recruitment rules for kindergartens, primary and secondary schools, and certification bodies that grant teacher qualifications. What are they required to do?

Check legal records of job applicants
Restrict hiring of male teachers
Prefer teachers with kids of their own
Train teachers before hiring

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5

Sixteen people died in a coal mine accident in SW China's Chongqing Municipality on September 27. What caused their death?

Mine collapse
Mine flooding
Carbon monoxide poisoning
None of the above

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6

An exhibition featuring nearly 400 antiques spanning more than 2,000 years opened at a famous museum in Beijing on September 25 in celebration of the anniversary of founding of the Summer Palace, a World Heritage Site. How old is the Summer Palace?

270 years
150 years
570 years
450 years

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7

A total of 150 million visits were made by Chinese moviegoers since cinemas reopened in the country, with the total box office hitting 5.4 billion yuan ($800 million), according to a report released on September 22. When did cinemas reopen in China?

May
June
July
August

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