Vocab Phrases Ch 28

Anika is invited to a مراسم عزاداری. What type of event is she attending?

• mourning ceremony

• wedding party

• birthday celebration

• graduation event

Kai was given an important project at work and he برعهده گرفت to complete it on time. What does برعهده گرفت mean in this context?

• undertook / took responsibility

• forgot

• ran away

• laughed

Priya is participating in a campaign در راه مبارزه با ظلم. What is she doing?

• in the path of fighting oppression

• on the way to happiness

• in search of justice

• towards peace and love

During a news report about a recent conflict, the anchor says: "گزارش‌ها حاکی است که چند نفر به شهادت رسیده اند." What does this phrase mean in English?

• have been martyred

• have been arrested

• have been promoted

• have been injured

Abigail is conducting a research study about different religious communities around the world. She wants to focus on شیعیان ساکن اروپا و امریکا. What is the correct translation of this phrase into English?

• Shia living in Europe and America

• Sunni living in Asia and Africa

• Christians living in Europe and America

• Jews living in the Middle East

Translate the following Persian phrase into English: ایجاد اختلال

• creating disruption

• making peace

• building trust

• solving problems

During a news broadcast, Isla reported on several حملات تروریستی that occurred in the city last week. What is the English translation of حملات تروریستی?

• terrorist attacks

• peaceful protests

• economic sanctions

• natural disasters

Aria is visiting Iran during Muharram and sees many هیات های عزاداری محرم in the streets. What is the best translation of this Persian phrase into English?

• mourning groups of Muharram

• religious leaders of Ramadan

• wedding ceremonies of Nowruz

• pilgrimage sites of Ashura

Translate the following Persian phrase into English: شیوع بیماری کرونا

• spread of coronavirus disease

• treatment of coronavirus disease

• origin of coronavirus disease

• prevention of coronavirus disease

Charlotte is volunteering at a local religious event where she is responsible for پخت و توزیع نذورات. What is she doing?

• cooking and distributing votive offerings

• preparing and serving desserts

• organizing religious ceremonies

• selling traditional foods