China 2

Open Ended

Scott Kennedy describes China’s environmental record

as “a basket of contradictions.”

What evidence does

the article offer to support that description?

Multiple Choice

What is China's environmental record?

• China is the world's leading producer of solar panels and wind turbines.

• China has completely eliminated the use of coal and relies solely on renewable energy sources.

• China has made significant progress in reducing air pollution and greenhouse gas emissions.

• China is the largest emitter of greenhouse gases and heavily relies on coal for energy production.

Multiple Choice

Does China have a population problem?

• China's population is rapidly declining due to low birth rates.

• China's population growth is out of control and causing strain on the country.

• China's population has stabilized at 1.4 billion and is no longer a concern.

• China's population is expected to surpass India as the world's most populous country.

Multiple Choice

Why do students in China have to study so much?

• Chinese culture places a high value on education and academic success.

• Chinese students are required to pass a rigorous national college-entrance exam.

• Education is the only way for students from poor families to improve their socioeconomic status.

• All of the above

Multiple Choice

How bad are human rights in China?

• China has a strong commitment to protecting human rights and has made significant progress.

• China's treatment of its Muslim Uighur minority in Xinjiang Province has been widely condemned as 'crimes against humanity'.

• China has a good track record of upholding freedom of speech and expression.

• China has implemented strict measures to ensure the protection of human rights.

Multiple Choice

Are there ways the U.S. and China can cooperate?

• The U.S. and China have a strong partnership and cooperate on various global issues.

• The U.S. and China have conflicting interests and cannot find common ground for cooperation.

• The U.S. and China only cooperate on economic matters and have no other areas of collaboration.

• The U.S. and China can work together on issues like climate change despite political tensions.

Multiple Choice

What is the current state of China's air quality?

• China has successfully improved air quality in all major cities through strict regulations.

• China remains one of the most polluted countries in the world in terms of air quality.

• China has completely eliminated air pollution and has the cleanest air in the world.

• China's air quality is comparable to other developed countries and meets international standards.

Multiple Choice

What is the impact of China's one-child policy?

• China's population has significantly decreased, leading to a decline in economic growth.

• China's one-child policy has resulted in a balanced gender ratio and reduced gender inequality.

• China's one-child policy has caused a gender imbalance and created demographic challenges.

• China's population has continued to grow rapidly despite the one-child policy.

Multiple Choice

What is the role of education in Chinese society?

• Education is not highly valued in Chinese society and is considered a low priority.

• Education is seen as a means to escape poverty and improve social status.

• Chinese students receive a subpar education compared to students in other countries.

• Education is not accessible to all Chinese citizens and is limited to the elite.

Multiple Choice

What is the Chinese government's stance on human rights abuses?

• The Chinese government acknowledges and takes responsibility for human rights abuses.

• The Chinese government denies accusations of human rights abuses and claims they are false.

• The Chinese government is actively working to improve human rights conditions in the country.

• The Chinese government has implemented strict measures to protect human rights.

Multiple Choice

What are the prospects for U.S.-Chinese cooperation in the future?

• There is no possibility for cooperation between the U.S. and China due to political tensions.

• The U.S. and China will continue to cooperate on economic matters but not on other issues.

• The U.S. and China have the potential to work together on common interests like climate change.

• The U.S. and China will compete with each other in all areas and have no room for cooperation.