4. According to the passage, one similarity between the FTA and Europe 1992 is that they both

　　(A) overcame concerns about the role of politics in the shifting world economy

　　(B) originated out of concern over unfair trade practices by other nations

　　(C) exemplify a trend toward regionalization of commercial markets.

　　(D) place the economic needs of the trading bloc ahead of those of the member nations

　　(E) help to ensure the continued economic viability of the world community

　　5. Which of the following can be inferred from the passage about the European Community prior to the adoption of the Europe 1992 program?

　　(A) There were restrictions on commerce between the member nations.

　　(B) The economic policies of the member nations focused on global trading issues.

　　(C) There were few impediments to trade between the member nations and the United States.

　　(D) The flow of goods between the member nations and Canada was insignificant.

　　(E) Relations between multinational corporations and the governments of the member nations were strained.

　　6. The author discusses the FTA and Europe 1992 most likely in order to

　　(A) point out the similarities between two seemingly disparate trading alliances

　　(B) illustrate how different economic motivations produce different types of trading blocs

　　(C) provide contrasting examples of a trend that is influencing the world economy

　　(D) identify the most important characteristics of successful economic integration

　　(E) trace the history of regional trading blocs

　　7. Which of the following best describes the organization of the passage?

　　(A) An argument is put forth and evidence for and against it given.

　　(B) An assertion is made and opposing evidence presented.

　　(C) Two hypotheses are described and shown to inconsistent with one another.

　　(D) A phenomenon is identified and illustrations of this phenomenon offered.

　　(E) A specific case of a phenomenon is discussed a generalization drawn.