NUST NET - Practice Test - English - Reading Comprehension - Quiz 3

21. Read the passage: "Cultural diversity enriches societies by bringing a variety of perspectives, traditions, and innovations. Exposure to different cultures fosters tolerance, empathy, and creativity. In increasingly globalised world, cultural exchange can lead to mutual understanding and economic growth. However, it also poses challenges such as integration and potential conflicts. Education and open dialogue are key to harnessing the benefits of diversity while addressing its challenges." What is the main idea?

Value of cultural diversity
History of immigration
Language differences
Religious practices

22. What positive effects of cultural exposure are mentioned?

Tolerance, empathy, and creativity
Ignorance
Fear
Isolation

23. What challenges of cultural diversity are mentioned?

Integration and conflicts
Economic growth
Innovation
Tolerance

24. What is suggested to address the challenges of cultural diversity?

Education and open dialogue
Legal enforcement
Segregation
Avoidance

25. What is the author's tone?

Balanced and constructive
Hostile
Indifferent
Sarcastic

26. What does "harnessing" mean in this context?

Make use of effectively
Ignore
Waste
Reject

27. What context is mentioned for cultural exchange?

Globalisation
Isolationism
Nationalism
Protectionism

28. What economic outcome of cultural diversity is mentioned?

Economic growth
Economic decline
Stagnation
No economic effect

29. What is the author's purpose?

To promote understanding
To criticise diversity
To support segregation
To discourage travel

30. What does "empathy" mean?

Understanding others' feelings
Indifference
Selfishness
Hostility