Reading comprehension Test 11-Solved passage Question and answers

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PASSAGE 11 (Questions 6-10)

According to the author, what danger does creating an Asian trading bloc pose?

A)
Political instability in Asia will rise as some countries are wealthier than others
B)
American consumers have ceased their demands for Asian goods
C)
Unemployment in Asian countries will rise as many plants will be forced to close down
D)
It will affect the balance of power in the world with small Asian countries becoming most dominant
E)
None of the above

Discussion

7)

What is the author trying to convey through the phrase 'In the past Asia produced for America and Europe, now Asia is producing for Asia'?

A)
The number of wealthy consumers in Asia outnumber those in America and Europe together
B)
Asian countries do not support free trade and continue to trade among themselves despite the recession
C)
Goods manufactured in Asian countries often fail to meet the standards set by developed countries
D)
Asian countries no longer export to Western markets alone and now cater to Asian markets as well
E)
Interregional trade barriers between Europe and Russia have weakened considerably

Discussion

8)

Which of the following is most opposite in meaning to the word 'critical' as used in the passage?

A)
Unimportant
B)
Complimentary
C)
Approval
D)
sale
E)
steady

Discussion

9)

Which of the following is most similar in meaning to the word "fresh" as used in the passage?

A)
Additional
B)
Renewed
C)
original
D)
healthy
E)
modern

Discussion

10)

Which of the following can be said about the American economy in the context of the passage?
A. Most American companies have opted to withdraw from Asia.
B. America's stand on free trade has altered because of the recession.
C. The American economy is far too dependant on Asia for trade.

A)
Only A
B)
Only B
C)
Only C
D)
All of these
E)
None of these

Discussion

Reading comprehension passage-11

Answer: Option E

Answer: Option D

Answer: Option A

Answer: Option B

Answer: Option B