Bolivia's failing "big state" model — Reading comprehension exercise

B1 / B2 / C1


STEP 1 - Read the following article: READING COMPREHENSION ARTICLE 71


STEP 2 - Answer these questions (choose the best answer):

1. When did Bolivia's economic boom start?
2. Bolivia currently produces about _________________ gas than it did 10 years ago.
3. Which is NOT true?
4. How much of its gold reserves did the Bolivian government sell to raise cash?
5. What is true of the South American commodities mentioned in this article?
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Did you know? Discussions about the size and role of government — sometimes called debates over the "big state" — come up in many countries' politics, especially around economic difficulties. This article is useful for vocabulary around government spending, the economy, and political debate.

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