Vocabulary
Define "atmosphere" (earth)
the envelope of gases surrounding the earth or another planet.
Is there a universal definition for the words "terrorist" and "terrorism"?
Uzbekistan is one of only two double-landlocked countries in the world. What is the other Double-landlocked country?
Liechtenstein
Between January and October 2021, how many people died in car accidents in Uzbekistan?
>2000 (source: Kun.uz)
What are the three wealthiest countries in the world?
The U.S. (>$22 trillion), China (>$16 trillion), and Japan (>$5 trillion)
What is a "shell company"?
an inactive company used as a vehicle to channel finances
What is the difference between GDP and Per Capita Income?
GDP (Gross Domestic Product) is the dollar value of an entire country's economy, whereas Per Capita Income tells you how much money is earned per person.
The U.S. Capitol Attack occurred on what date?
January 6, 2021
Which countries does Uzbekistan share a border with?
Uzbekistan shares a border with Afghanistan, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan. Uzbekistan is one of two double landlocked countries in the world, meaning it is surrounded by landlocked countries.
What is COP26?
The UN Climate Conference between October 31 and November 12, where world leaders discussed the planet's most pressing climate issues.
persuade (an unwilling person) to do something by using force or threats
What are fossil fuel emissions?
When burned, fossil fuels (like oil, natural gas, and coal) emit greenhouse gases, like carbon dioxide, that contribute to global warming.
Name 5 reliable news sources intended for native speakers of English
The BBC, The New York Times, Voice of America, The Wall Street Journal, Al Jazeera, The Washington Post, The Guardian, NPR, CNN, CBS, NBC, ABC ...
What is the population and GDP of Uzbekistan?
As of July 2021 Uzbekistan's population was about 30 million (30,842,796) and as of 2019, the GDP was about $57 billion ($57.789 billion).
Nobel Peace Prize winner Malala Yousafzai did what this week?
Malala Yousafzai got married in an Islamic ceremony to Asser Malik in Birmingham.
Use "inflammatory" (of a statement) in a sentence
I see inflammatory content shared by family and friends before I see reputable news sources.
What are some ways that social media might be harmful?
It spreads false information, which can cause violence and destabilize democracies. It can also promote harmful body images in young adults and children.
Who is in charge of prop guns on the set of a movie?
the armorer
In January 2021, President Mirziyoyev amended the country's personal data law. What did that law require?
The new personal data law requires anyone processing the personal data of Uzbek citizens to store that data on Uzbek territory. In July, access to social media networks including VKontakte, Twitter, TikTok, and WeChat were restricted for failing to comply.
This week, Myanmar charged a US ____________, Danny Fenster, with terrorism. He is already on trial for allegedly encouraging dissent against the military, unlawful association and breaching immigration law.
journalist
Who or what is a "whistleblower"?
an informant who exposes wrongdoing within an organization in the hope of stopping it.
Name one polarizing issue in the U.S.
Gun regulation
Shakira, Elton John, Vladimir Putin, Jordan's King Abdullah II, Czech Republic Prime Minister Andrej Babis, former UK Prime Minister Tony Blair
In November 2021, President Mirziyoyev fired the head of Uzkomnazorat for restricting access to which social media networks?
Facebook, Instagram, Youtube, Telegram, Linkedin, Moi Mir, Odnoklassniki
Uzkomnazorat restricted access to these networks, saying they did not comply with the new personal data law.
This week, an influx of migrants between which two Eastern European countries made global news?
Poland and Belarus