Give it a try as you read the article. The quiz will be solved at the end of the evening lecture.
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Q 1. What is the central theme of the passage?
a) The role of NATO in supporting Ukraine against Russian aggression.
b) The effectiveness of Ukraine’s military strategy in countering Russian advances.
c) The shifting stance of the U.S. towards Ukraine and its implications for global diplomacy.
d) The necessity for European countries to lead Ukraine’s defense efforts.
Q 2. What is the underlying assumption in the author’s argument regarding Trump’s approach to Ukraine?
a) Trump’s priority is improving relations with Russia rather than ensuring Ukraine’s security.
b) Trump is committed to providing long-term security guarantees for Ukraine.
c) Trump believes Ukraine is capable of defeating Russia without U.S. intervention.
d) Trump intends to strengthen NATO’s role in the Ukraine crisis.
Q 3. Why does the author emphasize the need for Ukraine and Europe to work with the Trump administration?
a) Because Trump’s diplomatic strategy offers Ukraine the best chance at military victory.
b) Because without U.S. support, Europe lacks the capability to sustain Ukraine’s defense.
c) Because European countries have already pledged to support Ukraine independently.
d) Because Trump has signaled that he will support Ukraine unconditionally.
Q 4. (Syn) To get out of control – Averse/Reluctant/Chagrin/Snowball
Q 5. (Antonym) Reluctant – Unwilling/Showdown/Eager
Q 6. (One-word) Chagrin?
Q 7-8. (Fillers) [Counterpart, Reluctant, Haggle, Unprecedented, Averse]
The ______ economic crisis forced even wealthy investors to ______ over minor price differences.
Q 9-11. (Spot the errors) As sooner as Mr. Trump took over the Presidency, the USA proceed with its tariff war plans, which were met with strong resistance from resolute Europe.
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Q 1. What is the central theme of the passage?
a) The role of NATO in supporting Ukraine against Russian aggression.
b) The effectiveness of Ukraine’s military strategy in countering Russian advances.
c) The shifting stance of the U.S. towards Ukraine and its implications for global diplomacy.
d) The necessity for European countries to lead Ukraine’s defense efforts.
Q 2. What is the underlying assumption in the author’s argument regarding Trump’s approach to Ukraine?
a) Trump’s priority is improving relations with Russia rather than ensuring Ukraine’s security.
b) Trump is committed to providing long-term security guarantees for Ukraine.
c) Trump believes Ukraine is capable of defeating Russia without U.S. intervention.
d) Trump intends to strengthen NATO’s role in the Ukraine crisis.
Q 3. Why does the author emphasize the need for Ukraine and Europe to work with the Trump administration?
a) Because Trump’s diplomatic strategy offers Ukraine the best chance at military victory.
b) Because without U.S. support, Europe lacks the capability to sustain Ukraine’s defense.
c) Because European countries have already pledged to support Ukraine independently.
d) Because Trump has signaled that he will support Ukraine unconditionally.
Q 4. (Syn) To get out of control – Averse/Reluctant/Chagrin/Snowball
Q 5. (Antonym) Reluctant – Unwilling/Showdown/Eager
Q 6. (One-word) Chagrin?
Q 7-8. (Fillers) [Counterpart, Reluctant, Haggle, Unprecedented, Averse]
The ______ economic crisis forced even wealthy investors to ______ over minor price differences.
Q 9-11. (Spot the errors) As sooner as Mr. Trump took over the Presidency, the USA proceed with its tariff war plans, which were met with strong resistance from resolute Europe.