News Article Comprehension 10

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English
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6th - 8th Grade
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Medium
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Julie He
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5 questions
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Why do countries with abundant natural resources often underperform in economic growth and development?
Because they lack the necessary infrastructure for resource extraction
Because they face challenges in managing and distributing their resources effectively
Because they prioritize resource extraction over other sectors of the economy
Because they have limited access to international markets
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Comprehending a text
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What can prevent leaders from taking necessary actions for their country?
Economic constraints
Social constraints
Political constraints
Technological constraints
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Comprehending a text
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What are some challenges faced by countries with conflict or corruption?
Lack of natural resources
Political instability
Lack of education
High population growth
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Comprehending a text
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
How did Singapore finance its early development efforts in the 1960s and 1980s?
By relying on loans from international financial institutions
By extracting and selling abundant natural resources
Through foreign aid and grants
Through revenue generated from export-led industrialization
Answer explanation
The article mentions that Singapore took up loans from the World Bank and Asian Development Bank from the 1960s to the early 1980s to finance its development.
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Comprehending a text
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the recommended approach for public investment in reskilling, as per the article?
Increasing spending without careful research
Directing most funding toward industry-led training
Focusing on subsidizing as many courses as possible
Careful research to inform the design and delivery of training for effectiveness and value-for-money
Answer explanation
The article suggests that public investment in reskilling should be directed toward enhancing employability through industry-led training or subsidized courses, with careful research to ensure effectiveness and value-for-money.
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Comprehending a text
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