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✅ The correct answer is B.
Sophie has access to a huge amount of information. The real difficulty is that experts agree the world is changing but disagree about what those changes will lead to. Many opposing arguments are persuasive, making it difficult to reach a simple conclusion.
🔴 A is incorrect because the story says information is plentiful.
🔴 C is incorrect because Sophie is an experienced journalist who regularly covers international affairs.
🟢 B) Different experts offer convincing but often conflicting interpretations of the future.
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✅ The correct answer is B.
Convincing describes an idea or argument that is believable and persuasive. Sophie notices that completely different presentations seem equally convincing, making it difficult to know which view is correct.
🔴 Fragile means easily damaged or weak.
🔴 Interconnected means linked or connected with other things.
🟢 B) convincing
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✅ The correct answer is A.
The economist explains that humanity is moving from one era to another. People recognise that change is happening, but they do not yet understand all of its consequences. The coming years will therefore require continuous adaptation.
🔴 B is incorrect because the story repeatedly emphasises uncertainty.
🔴 C directly contradicts the central theme of the text.
🟢 A) Because society is gradually adapting to major economic, political and technological changes.
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✅ The correct answer is B.
Rather than making dramatic predictions, Sophie deliberately avoids presenting certainty. She argues that the modern world is too complex for simple answers and encourages readers to accept uncertainty.
🔴 A is incorrect because she avoids making firm predictions.
🔴 C is incorrect because she presents multiple perspectives rather than supporting only one.
🟢 B) She focuses on complexity instead of pretending to have definite answers.
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✅ The correct answer is B.
Uncertainty refers to situations where the future cannot be predicted with confidence. It becomes the common theme linking the opinions of experts from different fields.
🔴 Opportunity means a favourable chance.
🔴 Prosperity means wealth and economic success.
🟢 B) uncertainty
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✅ The correct answer is A.
Sophie explains that the modern world is highly interconnected. Technological, political and environmental events can spread their effects across borders very quickly.
🔴 B contradicts the idea of interconnectedness.
🔴 C is directly contradicted by the example of political decisions affecting international markets.
🟢 A) Events in one place can quickly influence many other countries and industries.
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✅ The correct answer is A.
After reflecting on readers' reactions, Sophie concludes that people naturally seek simple explanations, but reality is usually much more complicated. The sentence reinforces the article's main message about complexity.
🔴 B is not suggested anywhere in the text.
🔴 C is the exact opposite of Sophie's conclusion.
🟢 A) Complex global issues usually cannot be explained by simple answers.
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✅ The correct answer is B.
One reader thanks Sophie for admitting that the world is confusing. Rather than pretending to know everything, Sophie presents uncertainty honestly, making her article feel more credible.
🔴 A is incorrect because she avoids firm predictions.
🔴 C contradicts the central message of the story.
🟢 B) It honestly acknowledges uncertainty instead of claiming certainty.
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✅ The correct answer is A.
Adaptable describes someone who can adjust successfully to new situations. In the final paragraph, Sophie suggests that remaining curious, adaptable and willing to learn may be more important than predicting the future.
🔴 Divided means separated or in conflict.
🔴 Overwhelming means so great that it is difficult to cope with.
🟢 A) adaptable
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✅ The correct answer is B.
Throughout the story, Sophie discovers that certainty is often impossible. Instead of searching for perfect predictions, she encourages curiosity, adaptability and thoughtful responses to change. The story suggests that our reaction to uncertainty matters more than our ability to forecast the future.
🔴 A is incorrect because even leading experts disagree.
🔴 C is incorrect because the story discusses many interconnected forces, including politics, economics, climate and demographics.
🟢 B) Understanding and responding thoughtfully to change is more valuable than pretending to know the future.
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