Question : Comprehension:
In the following passage some words have been deleted. Read the passage carefully and select the most appropriate option to fill in each blank.
Following in the footsteps of France, Italy has (1)_____ a new tax to be (2)_____ on large tech companies, a move that is likely to put more strain on the country's relations with the USA. The Italian parliament has approved a 3 % digital tax on some digital revenue of technology companies that make over $831 million in global revenue, including at least $6 million in Italy. The tax (3)_____ similar to the one France implemented earlier this year, which has attracted (4)_____ criticism from the USA. According to a report in The Epoch Times, dozens of countries are working on proposals to change corporate tax schemes to (5)_____ money from tech firms that have users across the world, such as Facebook and Google's parent company Alphabet.
Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank number 4.
Option 1: severe
Option 2: mild
Option 3: critical
Option 4: firm
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Correct Answer: severe
Solution : The correct choice to fill in the blank number is the first option.
Explanation for each option:
- Severe : This word means strong or intense, and it accurately conveys the idea that the USA has expressed strong criticism of France's digital tax, which serves as a model for Italy's new tax.
- Mild : This word implies a lack of strong criticism, which is not accurate as the USA has strongly criticised France's similar digital tax.
- Critical : This word also accurately conveys criticism, but "severe" is a better fit in this context to emphasise the intensity of the criticism.
- Firm: This word means resolute or unwavering but does not convey a sense of criticism.
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