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Questions 11 to 13 are based on the following discussion about the future of Brazil. You now have 15 seconds to read Questions 11 to 13.
W: Today, in this studio, we have Alberto Curies, the well-known Brazilian advocator of the anti-global movement. He’s here to talk about the recent report stating that by 2050, Brazil will be one of the world’s wealthiest and most successful countries. Alberto, what do you say about this report
M: You know this isn’t the first time that people are saying Brazil will be a great economic power. The same thing was said over 100 years ago, but it didn’t happen.
W: Yes, but you must admit the world’s a very different place now.
M: Of course. In fact, I believe that there may be some truths in the predictions this time around. First of all, though, we must remember the problems facing Brazil at the moment.
W: Such as
M: There’s an enormous gap between the rich and the
A. It will face challenges unprecedented in its history.
B. It is a resolute advocate of the anti-global movement.
C. It is bound to regain its full glory of a hundred years ago.
D. It will be a major economic power by the mid-21st century.