China Weekly News Quiz: Oct. 31-Nov. 7, 2021

1

Scientists Gu Songfen and Wang Dazhong were awarded the State Preeminent Science and Technology Award, China's top science honor, on November 3. Which of these best describe their respective areas of specialization?

Submarine design/meteorology
Aircraft design/nuclear energy
Radar technology/defense engineering
Physics/pharmacology

1 / 7

2

The 4th China International Import Expo (CIIE) kicked off on November 5 amid stringent COVID-19 containment measures, including quarantine and testing requirements for participants. How long is the quarantine for those from abroad?

14 days at designated hotels and 7 days of self-quarantine
21 days at designated hotels
7 days at designated hotels and 7 days of self-quarantine
14 days of self-quarantine

2 / 7

3

The world's largest trade deal, the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) agreement, will take effect on January 1 next year, China's Commerce Ministry announced on November 3. Which country is not a part of this deal?

China
U.S.
Japan
Australia

3 / 7

4

China embarked on its 38th Antarctic scientific expedition on November 5 with 154 researchers aboard the polar icebreaker Xuelong. What does Xuelong mean?

Arctic Dragon
Learning Dragon
Ice Dragon
Snow Dragon

4 / 7

5

China's Ren Ziwei won the gold medal in men's 1,000m race at the ISU Short Track Speed Skating World Cup on October 31. Which country won the silver medal?

The Netherlands
Canada
U.S.
Hungary

5 / 7

6

November 7 marked the beginning of Lidong, a solar term on the traditional Chinese calendar, signifying the start of winter. How many solar terms are there in total?

12
24
36
16

6 / 7

7

On November 5, China launched a satellite, code-named "SDGSAT-1," to provide data support for the entire international community. Which of these best describes the area in which it will provide support?

Solar exploration
Environmental changes
Border security
Internet and telecommunications

7 / 7

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