China in the Modern World

Question 1

According to the article, what gains has China made? Check all that apply.China’s population is growing younger, increasing the size of its workforce. China has made a number of important political reforms.China now has the world’s second-largest economy.China now produces more steel than any other country.China’s military has become highly modernized.

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C: China now has the world’s second-largest economy.; D: China now produces more steel than any other country.; E: China’s military has become highly modernized.

Question 2

According the article, what is the most significant problem China faces?

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D: China's political system will prevent further growth of its economic system.

Question 3

What point does the author make in this excerpt from the article?

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D: China must change its political system.

Question 4

To support his argument, the author includes quotations by

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C: a prominent Chinese government official.

Question 5

Why does the author characterize the premier's comments as "remarkable"?

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B: The premier calls for reforms to a political system he helps control.

Question 6

What do the scholars mean when they say that China should embrace universal values?

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B: China should begin to support and promote human rights.

Question 7

Which statement provides the best summary of the author's argument?

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C: China will not have a truly modern economy until it reforms its government, increases political representation, and supports human rights.

Question 8

What reasons and evidence does the author include to support his argument? Check all that apply.quotations from Chinese officialsstatistics about China's governmentdescriptions of the problems China facesa detailed explanation of China's political system an excerpt from a letter by Chinese scholars and activists

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A: quotations from Chinese officials; C: descriptions of the problems China faces; E: an excerpt from a letter by Chinese scholars and activists

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