Question

8 in the section \china’s influence in africa,\ the author includes the quote \trade, not aid, is now the pillar of our policy in africa\ to support the idea that ____.
a. the us wants more in return for its investment
b. africa no longer needs as much aid as it has in the past
c. business investment is more helpful than aid
d. the us should increase the amount of aid in africa

1. what is the main idea of the article? *

a. china and the united states are longtime allies whose cooperation has strengthened global stability.
b. china’s economic growth has eliminated the united states as a global superpower.
c. the united states and china are primarily competing over cultural and social values.
d. china is challenging u.s. global influence through manufacturing, alliances, regional tensions, global investment, and technology.

Explanation:

Question 8

The quote "Trade, not aid, is now the pillar of our policy in Africa" emphasizes that trade (business investment) is prioritized over aid. Option A is incorrect as the quote isn't about US investment return. Option B is wrong as it's about policy focus, not Africa's aid need. Option D is incorrect as the quote favors trade over aid, not increasing aid. Option C aligns with the quote's emphasis on business investment (trade) being more central (helpful) than aid.

Option A is wrong as China and US aren't longtime allies. Option B is incorrect as US is still a global superpower. Option C is wrong as the focus is likely on economic/political competition, not cultural/social values. Option D describes China challenging US influence through various aspects (manufacturing, alliances, etc.), which is a common theme in discussions of US - China global competition.

Answer:

C. Business investment is more helpful than aid

Question 9