Directions: Read the passage carefully and answer the questions given below…
2024
Directions: Read the passage carefully and answer the questions given below them. Certain words are given in bold to help you to locate them while answering some of the questions.
Americans have a variety of superstitions like walking under a ladder, a black cat crossing your path and the number 13, none of which seem to have a logical reason for being. However, there are no serious taboos attached to them. Individuals may have an array of sensitivities based on their personal beliefs. If you do offend someone inadvertently, a sincere apology will usually go a long way toward making amends. The one sensitivity that almost all Americans have is about slights to their country. Either complaining about the US or expressing an attitude that your culture is superior can cause Americans to take offense. Americans do possess a great deal of culture arrogance, and think that their way is the only right way. They think that the US is the best place on earth, otherwise why would everybody by trying to get here? Whether you agree or not, remember that you are a guest in the US and it would be rude for a guest to insult his host.
What makes the Americans feel that their country is the best in the world?
- A.
mad rush of people from other countries to America
- B.
the best facilities available there
- C.
their culture and custom which they feel is the best in the world
- D.
the economic superiority of America
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Correct answer: A
Answer: mad rush of people from other countries to America
Supporting sentence from the passage:
“They think that the US is the best place on earth, otherwise why would everybody be trying to get here?”
Explanation:
The quoted sentence shows Americans use the fact that many people want to come to the United States as evidence their country is the best.
Therefore, the answer that refers to a large number of people coming to America best matches the passage.