DLPT Reading Comprehension: Articles 3

Question 1

A translated article states: 'The minister resigned following allegations, though no formal charges were filed.' What does 'though' indicate?

Accepted Answer

The resignation happened despite an incomplete legal process

Answer

'Though' signals a contrast: the resignation occurred even though the formal legal process had not reached a conclusion.

Question 2

A news article uses the phrase 'sources close to the matter.' This phrasing indicates the information is:

Accepted Answer

From anonymous insiders with unverified status

Answer

The phrase signals the use of unnamed sources who claim proximity to the issue, meaning the information is unconfirmed.

Question 3

An article reads: 'Exports increased by 12% year-over-year, driven primarily by demand from Southeast Asian markets.' What is the main cause of the export increase?

Accepted Answer

Increased Southeast Asian demand

Answer

The article explicitly states the increase was 'driven primarily by demand from Southeast Asian markets.'

Question 4

A political article refers to a policy as 'a double-edged sword.' This idiom suggests the policy:

Accepted Answer

Has both advantages and disadvantages

Answer

A 'double-edged sword' idiomatically means something that has both positive and negative consequences.

Question 5

A DLPT reading passage describes a country's economy as 'nascent.' In context, this most likely means the economy is:

Accepted Answer

Just beginning to develop

Answer

'Nascent' means just coming into existence or beginning to develop, often used for emerging economies.

DLPT - Defense Language Proficiency Test Practice Test

DLPT - Defense Language Proficiency Test Practice Test

DLPT Reading Comprehension: Articles 3