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What is the main reason for the US order to close the Chinese consulate in Houston?
What is the main reason for the US order to close the Chinese consulate in Houston?
- The consulate was underperforming
- China was stealing intellectual property (correct)
- The consulate was involved in political provocations
- The US wanted to reduce diplomatic tensions
What did the UN Security Council vote on, based on the given text?
What did the UN Security Council vote on, based on the given text?
- A resolution on an immediate ceasefire in Gaza (correct)
- A resolution on economic sanctions on Gaza
- A resolution on climate change
- A resolution on nuclear disarmament
What led to Denmark's parliament adopting a law criminalizing the inappropriate treatment of religious texts?
What led to Denmark's parliament adopting a law criminalizing the inappropriate treatment of religious texts?
- Desecrations of Islam's holy book (correct)
- Threats from religious groups
- Public protests in Denmark
- Pressure from the United Nations
Why did Harvard University's president resign?
Why did Harvard University's president resign?
Flashcards
US Houston consulate closure reason
US Houston consulate closure reason
China's alleged intellectual property theft
UN Security Council vote
UN Security Council vote
Resolution for immediate ceasefire in Gaza
Denmark's religious text law
Denmark's religious text law
Criminalizing inappropriate treatment of religious texts, sparked by desecrations
Harvard president's resignation cause
Harvard president's resignation cause
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Study Notes
International Relations
- The US ordered the closure of the Chinese consulate in Houston, citing concerns over intellectual property theft and espionage.
Global Governance
- The UN Security Council voted on a resolution, although the specific details of the vote are unknown.
Global Events
Denmark
- Denmark's parliament passed a law criminalizing the inappropriate treatment of religious texts, likely in response to the 2005 Muhammad cartoons controversy.
Higher Education
Harvard University
- The president of Harvard University resigned, although the reason for the resignation is unknown.
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Test your understanding of language borrowing and calque with examples and translation tasks. Explore the differences between the two concepts and practice translating passages into Arabic.
