Scenario: The French Government The French Government has placed many restrictio

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Scenario: The French Government The French Government has placed many restrictions upon the use of the English language within their borders. They argue that the inflow of English movies, music and literature is responsible for the dilution of their rich culture. Which of the following statements, if true, strengthens their argument? OA. The Education Board of France has made it mandatory for schools to teach students English as a second language. O B. Stores now advertise their presence with two placards; one in English and one in French. OC. French fashions are no longer popular in English speaking countries O D. The sales of English novels have risen sharply, while those of French novels have declined to a corresponding extent. Which of the following statements, if true, weakens their argument? O A. O B. ( C. OD. Contemporary French artists have failed to come up with original songs. English novels are more expensive than French novels. Hollywood movies star French actors very often A larger number of children are being given English names than traditional French names. Upon what assumption does their argument rest? They argument assumes that OA. the people of France no longer speak French O B. the people of France prefer English music and movies to French music and movies O c. Hollywood movies don't have French subtitles D. the people of other countries aren't open to French cultural elements

Explanation / Answer

(1) (D)

Increased sale of English novels at the expense of a decrease in sale of French novels strengthens the argument that inflow of English culture has weakened French culture.

(2) (C)

If Hollywood (English) movies are starring French actors more often, there is increased dissemination and acceptable of French culture by the English.

(3) (B)

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