DLPT Reading Comprehension: Articles 5 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: A military article states: 'The convoy departed at 0600 and was expected to arrive within four hours, barring unforeseen circumstances.' What does 'barring unforeseen circumstances' mean?
- Arrival is guaranteed at 1000
- Arrival is blocked by current conditions
- Arrival at 1000 assumes nothing unexpected occurs (Correct answer)
- The convoy may depart earlier than 0600
Correct answer: Arrival at 1000 assumes nothing unexpected occurs
'Barring unforeseen circumstances' is a qualifier meaning the estimate holds only if no unexpected events disrupt the plan.
Question 2: An article states a government enacted 'austerity measures.' Based on context, these measures most likely involve:
- Increased public spending to stimulate growth
- Reduction of government spending and public services (Correct answer)
- Military expansion programs
- New international trade agreements
Correct answer: Reduction of government spending and public services
Austerity measures are policies of reducing government expenditure and public spending, typically to reduce deficits.
Question 3: A passage reads: 'The report was comprehensive in scope but lacked depth in its analysis.' What is the main criticism of the report?
- It covered too few topics
- It covered many topics but analyzed them superficially (Correct answer)
- It was too long and detailed
- It focused deeply on a narrow subject
Correct answer: It covered many topics but analyzed them superficially
Broad scope with lack of analytical depth means the report addressed many areas without examining any of them thoroughly.
Question 4: An intelligence article notes a foreign official made remarks 'off the record.' This means the remarks were:
- Publicly announced at a press conference
- Intended not to be attributed or published (Correct answer)
- Part of an official government statement
- Recorded in official diplomatic cables
Correct answer: Intended not to be attributed or published
'Off the record' means the speaker does not authorize the remarks to be published or attributed to them publicly.
Question 5: A foreign language article (translated) refers to a treaty as 'moribund.' In context, this most likely means the treaty is:
- Newly signed and entering into force
- Being actively renegotiated by all parties
- Nearly dead or no longer functioning effectively (Correct answer)
- The subject of intense international support
Correct answer: Nearly dead or no longer functioning effectively
'Moribund' means at the point of death or in terminal decline, indicating the treaty has lost effectiveness.
Question 6: A news article reads: 'The prime minister reiterated her commitment to the peace process.' What does 'reiterated' imply?
- She stated the commitment for the first time
- She reversed her previous position
- She repeated a position she had expressed before (Correct answer)
- She declined to comment on the peace process
Correct answer: She repeated a position she had expressed before
'Reiterated' means to say or do something again, implying the commitment was previously stated and is being reaffirmed.
Question 7: A DLPT reading passage ends with: 'The ultimate resolution of this dispute will depend on the willingness of both sides to compromise.' What does the author suggest is the key factor?
- International mediation by a third party
- Military pressure on one side
- Mutual flexibility and concession from both parties (Correct answer)
- A binding ruling by an international court
Correct answer: Mutual flexibility and concession from both parties
The passage explicitly states resolution depends on 'willingness of BOTH sides to compromise,' emphasizing mutual concession as the key factor.
DLPT Reading Comprehension: Articles 5
A military article states: 'The convoy departed at 0600 and was expected to arrive within four hours, barring unforeseen circumstances.' What does 'barring unforeseen circumstances' mean?