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Set 3: Cross-Text Connections

Explanation

Answer: A

PASSAGE

Text 1 Globalization is often touted as the 'end of history', a process creating a unified global market and culture. It is viewed as an inevitable force of integration. Text 2 The resurgence of nationalism and protectionism in the 21st century contradicts this teleology. Nations are prioritizing sovereignty over integration, suggesting that globalization is not linear or inevitable, but a reversible political choice.

How does Text 2 counters the perspective in Text 1?

A. It rejects the inevitability of integration, citing current trends of fragmentation.✓ Correct
B. It agrees that history has ended.
C. It says globalization is good.
D. It claims markets don't exist.

Detailed Explanation

Text 1: Inevitable integration/End of history. Text 2: Nationalism/Reversible political choice. Counter: Not inevitable/Reversible.

Key Evidence:

• "contradicts this teleology"

• "not linear or inevitable"

• "reversible"

Why others are wrong: B (Contradicts.), C (Observation.), D (No.).

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