News quiz:
【明報專訊】1.China has an ongoing border dispute with a country at multiple locations on the southern bank of Pangong Tso Lake (班公湖). What is that country?
A. Myanmar
B. India
C. Kazakhstan
D. Russia
2.The Global Innovation Index 2020 (全球創新指數) was released on 2 September. Switzerland is at the top of the list. What is the ranking of Hong Kong?
A. 2
B. 5
C. 9
D. 11
3.In light of the pandemic, the Hong Kong Examination and Assessment Authority has decided to cancel one component of both Chinese and English Language Examination for next year's HKDSE Exam. Which component will be cancelled?
A. Reading
B. Writing
C. Listening
D. Speaking
4.The US Secretary of State said on 1 September that he wished the Chinese Confucius Institute cultural centres (孔子學院) in U.S. would all be shut down by the end of 2020. What is his name?
A. Boris Johnson
B. Theresa May
C. Mike Pompeo
D. Joe Biden
5.The government has launched the Universal Community Testing Programme with the assistance of several medical experts from Mainland China. When did the program start?
A. 15 August
B. 20 August
C. 1 September
D. 15 September
6.In early September, India has banned a collection of Chinese apps. Which of the followings is/are on the list?
A. PUBG
B. TikTok
C. Baidu
D. All of the above
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