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Selection Vocabulary
Read each item below carefully and choose the
correct answer.

1 Which word has almost the same meaning as the

word manufactured?
a bought
b grown
c made
d traded

2 A store’s inventory is the amount of products that are

f ready for use.
g unable to be used.
h secured for future use.
i worn out from frequent use.

3 What does the word factors mean?

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a principles that are the same

b instruments that measure change
c elements that contribute to a result
d results that happen after an event

4 Which word has the opposite meaning of the

word available?
f convenient h immediate
g expensive i taken

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5 What does the word formula mean?

a an unexpected event
b a device to record notes
c a use of energy or force
d a method for doing something

6 Which word has the opposite meaning of the

word fluctuate?
f move
g spin
h stay
i wave

7 What does the word salaries mean?

a amount of money needed to purchase an item
b amount of money remaining in an account
c amount of money earned for doing a job
d amount of money owed to someone

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8 Which word has almost the same meaning as the
word basically?
f additionally
g closely
h primarily
i separately

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Comprehension
Read the following questions carefully. You may look back
at the selection to help find the answer to each question.

1 What principle is the foundation of a free-market

economy?
a fluctuation
b selling and buying
c goods and services
d supply and demand

2 When is an economy in good shape?

f when demand and supply are even
g when demand is much lower than supply
h when demand is slightly lower than supply
i when demand is slightly higher than supply

3 When are you more likely to find products at a low price?

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a when the supply is high, but the demand is low

b when the supply is low, but the demand is high
c when people are not worried about the future
d when the economy is strong

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4 According to the article, if people are worried about the

future, how would it affect the economy?
f There would be more jobs available.
g There would be government involvement.
h They would be less likely to spend money.
i They would be more likely to spend money.

5 How would having to pay less money in taxes help a

country’s economy?
a It would free up money for people to spend.
b It would force the government to get involved.
c It would provide more money to people who need it.
d It would allow companies to pay their employees
more money.

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