Question

base your answers to questions 3 and 4 on the passage below and on your know
in comparing the advantages of england for manufactures with those of other cou
the excellent commercial position of the country - intermediate between the nort
situation island location, which, combined with the command of the seas, secure
annoyance. the german ocean, the baltic, and the mediterranean are the regular
western ports command an unobstructed clear passage to the atlantic, and to e

1. which claim is best supported by this passage?

(1) there are many diverse cultures in england because it
is near the atlantic ocean.
(2) the proximity of england to germany makes it
vulnerable to invasion.
(3) england has many economic advantages because of its
island location.
(4) england is isolated from overseas trade networks.

1. which turning

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(4) world war i
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Explanation:

The passage emphasizes England's "excellent commercial position" due to its island location, combined with command of the seas. It mentions that the German ocean, Baltic, and Mediterranean are regular, and western ports have an unobstructed passage to the Atlantic. This supports the idea that England's economic advantages stem from its island location.

• Option (1): The passage does not mention diverse cultures in England because of its proximity to the Atlantic Ocean.
• Option (2): The passage does not suggest that England is vulnerable to invasion due to its proximity to Germany.
• Option (4): The passage indicates that England has an unobstructed passage to the Atlantic, which implies it is not isolated from overseas trade networks.

Answer:

1. (3) England has many economic advantages because of its island location.