Translation and Language Borrowing Quiz
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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?

  • 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?

  • 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?

    <p>Allegations of plagiarism and criticism over comments about antisemitism</p> Signup and view all the answers

    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.

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