RTN4 - Unit 3: The right way to help declining places

What does the term 'populism' refer to in the passage?

• Pro-immigrant, pro-globalisation parties

• Anti-immigrant, antiglobalisation parties

• Parties that support elites and outsiders

• Parties that are neutral towards immigrants and globalisation

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Understanding word meanings

What kind of mindset does the text suggest politicians should have in addressing poverty and economic issues?

• A. Status quo mindset

• B. Different mindset

• C. Individualistic mindset

• D. Global mindset

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Comprehending a text

What is "the self-defeating nature" that the passage highlight about populist policies?

Answer explanation

The actions advocated by populist leaders may exacerbate economic problems rather than solve them, hence being termed "self-defeating."

What mindset does the author suggest politicians should have to help declining places?

• People welfare

• Freeing up the economy

• Geographical reality

• Demography

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Main ideas and supporting details

What is the main idea of the article in ONE sentence?

Answer explanation

What: The failure to address the anger of those who felt left behind in declining places that caused the rise of populism

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How: needs a different mindset to alleviate poverty by not only focusing on people welfare and freeing up the economy but also on realising geographical reality.

What does the passage 4 emphasize in the modern economy?

• Impact of technology

• Impact of scale

• Impact of government policies

• Impact of social media

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Main ideas and supporting details

What is discussed in the passage 5 regarding Americans' mobility and the role of poor policies?

• Increase in mobility due to demographic shifts

• Decrease in mobility due to poor policies

• Role of poor policies in enhancing mobility

• Impact of technology on mobility

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Main ideas and supporting details

According to the passage 6, what unintended consequence do welfare policies have on struggling places?

• A. They encourage people to move to better locations.

• B. They exacerbate problems by enabling the least employable people to survive without moving.

• C. They provide equal opportunities for all individuals.

• D. They have no impact on the employment rates in struggling places.

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Evaluating claims and arguments

How can poor policies impact mobility and exacerbate the plight of left-behind places?

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Summarizing a text

How do widening regional disparities impact opportunities and the wider economy?

Answer explanation

Widening regional disparities not only limit opportunities for individuals in struggling areas but also hinder overall economic growth and exacerbate social and political challenges. Addressing these disparities requires targeted policies aimed at promoting inclusive growth, investment in disadvantaged regions, improving mobility, and reducing barriers to opportunity.

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Summarizing a text