International Trade.Online version International Trade. by pepe lijo 1 1. What are the two disasters mentioned in the document? a An explosion and a fire. b A building collapse and a fire. c A fire and an earthquake. 2 2. How much time elapsed between the two disasters? a Five weeks. b Five days. c Five months. 3 3. Who is to blame for these disasters? a The government of Bangladesh. b Factory owners. c Both the government and factory owners. 4 4. Who or what could also improve garment workers'working conditions? a If workers tried to unite. b A jury. c Trade unions. 5 5. Why do Bangladeshi workers work so hard? a Because they have to meet the deadlines. b Because their rights are non-existent. c Because they are expected to produce high-quality clothes. 6 6. According to Pietra Rivoli what is needed to improve the situation? a New laws and minimum standards. b New laws and economic sanctions. c New laws and pressure from US retailers. 7 7. She says that if factories... a stop getting orders they will be forced to change. b if factories take notice they will export more. c receive orders from the government to change they will comply. 8 8. How many people are employed in the Bangladeshi garment industry? a 3.5 million workers. b 35 million workers. c 3 million workers. 9 9. According to John Sifton workers do not complain a lot because... a they are afraid. b of their background. c they need to earn a wage.
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