PrepTest 145, Section 3, Question 3
The Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR), approved(426 more words not shown)
The author's stance toward the(10 more words not shown)
- Aunbridled(1 more words not shown)
- Bqualified(1 more words not shown)
- Cabsolute(1 more words not shown)
- Dreluctant(1 more words not shown)
- Estrong(1 more words not shown)
Reading the passage
Our main-point prediction already gives us the attitude: the UDHR made an important contribution, but its nonbinding status is a serious weakness. The author ultimately says it deserves recognition. We need approval that leaves room for that reservation.
Working the answers
- A
Unbridled enthusiasm would leave no significant reservation. Calling the lack of binding force the most regrettable weakness rules that out.
- BCorrect
Approval fits the recognition of international standards and later binding conventions. Qualified means that approval has a limit or reservation: the declaration itself is nonbinding. Both halves of the answer match the final paragraph.
- C
The author is not merely reporting events without taking a position. Calling the document progressive and saying it deserves recognition are favorable judgments, while identifying a regrettable weakness is a criticism.
- D
The author does not reject the declaration. Its limitations are followed by reasons to recognize its value, so the ultimate direction is positive.
- E
Strong hostility is even farther from that conclusion. The account acknowledges a flaw without attacking the document as worthless or harmful.
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