1. Now a nation's political influence depends on＿＿＿
　　[A] the strength of its military forces
　　[B] its ability to compete in industry
　　[C] economic markets
　　[D] both A and B
　　2. The Soviet Union was not being listed as a third-world nation just because of＿＿＿
　　[A] it's powerful military forces
　　[B] it's vast land
　　[C] it's industrial competitiveness
　　[D] it's contributions to world peace
　　3. The author indicates that＿＿＿is threatening American political power.
　　[A] other countries
　　[B] the declining U.S. industrial base
　　[C] a new standard for measuring power
　　[D] less advanced technology
　　4. America succeeded in shaping world events over the past 40 years probably because of＿＿＿
　　[A] it's ability .to adapt technology
　　[B] it's ability to take advantage of the capabilities of its people
　　[C] it's ability to compete in the world markets
　　[D] both A and B
　　5. The purpose of writing this article is＿＿＿
　　[A] to draw the readers' attention to a new standard for measuring power
　　[B] to demonstrate America political influence in the world
　　[C] to emphasize that effort must be made to strengthen the declining U. S, industrial base
　　[D] to show American industrial prowess