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2) What does the writer imply about the state ownership and regulation of transportation industries?
A. It has hindered the growth of international trade.
B. It has resulted in decreased productivity and efficiency.
C. It has caused delays and disruptions in the shipping process.
D. It has made it more difficult for businesses to locate production based on labor availability.
3) What is the primary cause for the disproportionate trade among countries with their geographic neighbors?
A. Shipping costs are higher for longer distances
B. Tariffs and import quotas are lower for neighboring countries
C. Cultural and political ties are stronger with neighboring countries
D. The availability of labor is better in neighboring countries
4) The passage suggests that the rise of the information industries has made international trade easier because
A. distance poses a major obstacle to the globalization of these industries
B. the products are heavy and bulky, reducing shipping costs
C. freight rates and cargo-handling schedules are no longer significant factors
D. the products require specialized transportation methods
5) According to the passage, which of the following best explains the significant growth in international trade in recent decades?
A. Decline in manufacturing output globally
B. Improved transportation technology
C. Increased government regulation of trade
D. Shifting consumer preferences towards domestic products
6) The word 'duties' in paragraph B is CLOSEST in meaning to
A. tariffs
B. quotas
C. tasks
D. jobs
7) What is the most suitable title for the passage?
A. The World of Trade
B. Expansion in International Trade
C. Innovation in Manufacturing
D. Delivering the Goods
8) In which paragraph does the writer discuss the key factor in the transformation of ocean shipping into a highly efficient and competitive business?
A. Paragraph C
B. Paragraph H
