Reading 5

How Low Is Enough?

By Alvin Nicasio

Multiple Choice

What is the main idea of this reading?

• The minimum wage should not be changed.

• The minimum wage can hurt businesses.

• The minimum wage is important for workers.

• The minimum wage is set by politicians.

Multiple Choice

What is one of the problems with the minimum wage?

• It's always too high.

• It doesn't keep up with the costs of gas and rent.

• It changes too much.

• It's welcomed by most workers.

Multiple Choice

What does "make ends meet" mean?

• Meet a new friend.

• Make a new piece of clothing.

• Hold a meeting.

• Make enough money to live.

Multiple Choice

Which year had the lowest monthly minimum wage?

• 1997

• 2007

• 2011

• 2012

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is the monthly minimum wage in 2015?

• NT$ 19,872

• NT$ 20,000

• NT$ 18,654

• NT$ 17,000