Social Issues: Learn and Master the Challenges

Question 1

Which of the following is NOT a significant social issue encountered by many countries worldwide?

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Education

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Poverty

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Inequality

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Discrimination

Question 2

What defines social inequality?

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Unfair distribution of resources

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Equal opportunities for all individuals

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Universal healthcare access

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Absence of discriminatory practices

Question 3

Which of the following is NOT a responsibility of citizens in addressing social issues?

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Ignoring societal challenges

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Awareness of social problems

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Participation in community initiatives

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Promoting social justice

Question 4

What is the term for treating people differently or unfairly due to their race, gender, or other characteristics?

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Discrimination

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Oppression

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Prejudice

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Bias

Question 5

What is the best way to describe the tone of the following sentence: 'Discrimination is a serious human rights violation.'

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Negative

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Neutral

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Positive

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Encouraging

Question 6

What is a social problem?

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A problem that affects a large group of people and society as a whole

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A problem that affects only a small group of people

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A problem that affects a single individual

Question 7

Which of the following is not a social problem?

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Respect for diversity

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Poverty

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Climate change

Question 8

Which of the following is NOT a major social issue discussed in this unit?

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Climate change

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Poverty

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Educational inequality

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Discrimination

Question 9

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of social problems?

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They are typically caused by individual choices.

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They affect a large number of people.

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They can have negative consequences for society.

Question 10

Which of the following is a type of discrimination based on gender?

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Sexism

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Racism

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Ageism

Question 11

What is a benefit of having a diverse society?

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Both of the above

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Increased creativity

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Enhanced understanding of different cultures

Question 12

What is a way to contribute to social change?

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Both of the above

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Volunteering for a cause

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Donating to charities

Question 13

Which of these is NOT a potential result of social issues?

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Better health

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Higher crime rates

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More people without homes

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Unrest in society

Question 14

Which of the following is **not** a major social problem in Spain?

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Terrorism

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Poverty

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Unemployment

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Pollution

Question 15

What is the term for when people are treated differently based on their race, gender, or other characteristics?

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Discrimination

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Inequality

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Poverty

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Homelessness

Question 16

Which of the following is **not** a cause of poverty in Spain?

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Corruption

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Lack of education

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High unemployment

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Low wages

Question 17

What is the name of the Spanish organization that provides social assistance to low-income families?

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Cáritas

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Cruz Roja

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UNICEF

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Médicos Sin Fronteras

Question 18

Which of the following is **not** a challenge facing social workers in Spain?

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Lack of government support

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Limited resources

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Lack of trained professionals

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Cultural barriers

Question 19

Which of the following is **not** a way that individuals can help to address social problems?

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Ignoring the problems

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Volunteering

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Donating money

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Advocating for change

Question 20

What is the term for a system of government in which power is shared between a central government and regional governments?

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Federalism

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Confederation

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Unitary state

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Monarchy

Question 21

Which of these situations is NOT an example of a social problem?

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A child winning a large sum of money in a lottery

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A family living in poverty

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A town affected by climate change

Question 22

What is 'inequality'?

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Differences in opportunities or resources based on personal characteristics

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Equal distribution of wealth and power

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Fair treatment of all individuals

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Absence of social divisions

Question 23

What is a key factor contributing to poverty in Spain?

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High levels of unemployment

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Lack of quality education

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Inadequate housing conditions

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Limited healthcare access

Question 24

What is the meaning of 'discrimination'?

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Treating individuals differently based on their group affiliation

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Providing equal opportunities for everyone

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Promoting diversity and inclusion

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Fighting against social injustice

Question 25

Which of the following is a type of discrimination based on age?

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Ageism

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Racism

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Sexism

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Homophobia

Question 26

A situation where individuals are treated differently based on their race or gender is an example of:

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Discrimination

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Equality

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Justice

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Respect

Question 27

Which approach is most effective in tackling social challenges?

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Collaborating to find solutions

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Ignoring them and hoping they will disappear

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Shifting blame to others

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Expecting the government to solve all problems

Question 28

Which of the following is **not** a responsibility of citizens in addressing social challenges?

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Remaining passive and expecting others to solve problems

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Educating oneself on social issues

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Participating in elections and supporting candidates who prioritize social justice

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Contributing to charitable organizations

Question 29

The ultimate objective of addressing social problems is to:

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Create a society where justice and fairness prevail

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Eliminate all problems from society

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Make everyone happy

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Gain recognition for our efforts

Question 30

What is the main purpose of describing and discussing social problems?

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To raise awareness and promote understanding about the issue

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To blame individuals for the problems

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To ignore the problems and pretend they don't exist

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To find easy solutions that will solve all the problems

Question 31

Which of the following is NOT a major social issue addressed in this unit?

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Environmental degradation

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Poverty

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Discrimination

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Inequality

Question 32

Which of the following is a characteristic of a well-crafted MCQ?

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Clear and concise answer options

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Trivial or irrelevant distractors

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Ambiguous or misleading correct options

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Inconsistent scoring criteria

Question 33

What is a major contributing factor to poverty around the world?

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Lack of access to education and employment opportunities

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Political instability

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Overpopulation

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Natural disasters

Question 34

What is a challenge faced by individuals from marginalized communities?

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Limited access to resources and opportunities

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Overcrowding

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Political instability

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Extreme weather events

Question 35

Which of the following is a constructive approach to addressing social problems?

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Education and awareness campaigns

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Ignoring the issues

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Blaming marginalized groups

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Punishing individuals who cause the problems

Question 36

What is a benefit of using MCQs as part of an assessment?

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Standardized and efficient grading

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Limits students' ability to demonstrate understanding

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Time-consuming for students to complete

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Encourages guessing and memorization

Question 37

Which of the following is a key skill involved in answering MCQs effectively?

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Critical thinking and problem-solving

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Relying on intuition

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Guessing randomly

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Memorizing facts

Question 38

What is the primary goal of the 'Describing social problems and challenges' unit in English language learning?

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To enhance students' language skills while exploring important social issues

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To focus on memorizing vocabulary lists

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To avoid discussions of controversial topics

Question 39

Which of the following is NOT a topic covered in the unit?

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Solutions to all social problems

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Consequences of social problems

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Causes of social problems

Question 40

Which of the following is **not** a major social problem addressed in this unit?

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Climate Change

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Discrimination

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Poverty

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Inequality

Question 41

Identify the social problem that refers to the unjust or prejudicial treatment of a person or group:

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Discrimination

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Homelessness

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Unemployment

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Poverty

Question 42

Which of the following is a likely consequence of poverty?

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Limited access to healthcare

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Increased job opportunities

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Improved education

Question 43

The term 'inequality' refers to:

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Differences in social status, wealth, or opportunity

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Fair treatment of all individuals

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Equal distribution of resources

Question 44

Identify the word that best completes the sentence: 'Social problems are complex and require ___________________ to address.'

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Multi-faceted solutions

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Short-term interventions

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Simple fixes

Question 45

Which of the following is a potential benefit of studying social problems?

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Increased empathy and understanding of others

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Social status

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Financial gain

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Career advancement

Question 46

The term 'homelessness' refers to:

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Living on the streets or in temporary shelters

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Living in a rural area

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Owning a house

Question 47

Which of the following is a possible challenge faced by students from low-income backgrounds?

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Access to quality education

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Automatic admission to university

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Government scholarships

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Guaranteed job opportunities

Question 48

The term 'discrimination' can be used in reference to:

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Unfair treatment based on race, gender, or religion

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Equal opportunities for all

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Government interventions to promote fairness

Question 49

Which term describes a situation where individuals lack basic necessities like food and shelter?

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Poverty

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Inequality

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Discrimination

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Climate change

Question 50

What is the term for treating someone differently and unfairly based on their race, gender, religion, or other characteristics?

Accepted Answer

Discrimination

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Poverty

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Inequality

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Globalization

Question 51

Which of the following is an example of social inequality?

Accepted Answer

Unequal access to education for different groups of people.

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People choosing to live in different neighborhoods.

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Different cultures celebrating unique holidays.

Question 52

What is a potential solution to the problem of poverty?

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Providing access to education and job training for individuals.

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Encouraging people to travel more.

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Raising taxes on wealthy individuals.

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Building more shopping malls.

Question 53

The statement "Everyone should have an equal opportunity to succeed" is most closely related to which social problem?

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Inequality

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War

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Pollution

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Crime

Question 54

Which option is an example of discrimination?

Accepted Answer

A company refusing to hire a qualified candidate because of their religion.

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A government providing financial assistance to low-income families.

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A school asking for proof of vaccination before enrollment.

Question 55

A synonym for the word 'challenge' is:

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Difficulty

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Benefit

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Agreement

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Solution

Question 56

Which action helps reduce social inequality?

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Providing scholarships for underprivileged students.

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Increasing the cost of luxury goods.

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Limiting access to healthcare.

Question 57

What is the main reason for discussing social problems?

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To raise awareness and encourage action towards solving them.

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To discourage people from helping.

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To blame specific groups of individuals.

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To create fear and panic among people.

Question 58

Complete the sentence: "Social problems can often arise from a lack of..."

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...resources and opportunities for certain groups of people.

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...motivation and effort.

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...government regulations.