PASSAGE 1: Chocolate for the masses

Which term is closest in meaning to "a collaboration" in this context: "A collaboration between firms boosted confectionery innovation"?

• Competition

• Partnership

• Isolation

• Conflict

Which term is closest in meaning to "a degree of smoothness" in this context: "A degree of smoothness in chocolate enhances quality"?

• Rough texture

• Smoothness level

• Uneven surface

• Grainy quality

Which term is closest in meaning to "a democratic system" in this context: "A democratic system supports fair industrial policies"?

• Authoritarian rule

• Participatory governance

• Dictatorial control

• Monarchical system

Which term is closest in meaning to "a mayor" in this context: "A mayor promoted local confectionery industries"?

• Farmer

• City leader

• Teacher

• Merchant

Which term is closest in meaning to "a target" in this context: "A target for production efficiency drives factories"?

• Obstacle

• Goal

• Failure

• Barrier

Which term is closest in meaning to "a true assembly-line operation" in this context: "A true assembly-line operation transformed candy production"?

• Manual process

• Automated assembly

• Individual crafting

• Traditional method

Which term is closest in meaning to "accessible" in this context: "Accessible sweets appeal to consumers"?

• Unreachable

• Available

• Expensive

• Hidden

Which term is closest in meaning to "affordable" in this context: "Affordable confections boost market demand"?

• Costly

• Inexpensive

• Exclusive

• Rare

Which term is closest in meaning to "achieve" in this context: "Factories achieve high production rates"?

• Fail

• Accomplish

• Delay

• Avoid

Which term is closest in meaning to "adequate" in this context: "Adequate resources ensure quality production"?

• Insufficient

• Sufficient

• Excessive

• Limited