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Practice Reading: Multiple Choice, Single Answer ID: #39097 God
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When I first went to the U.S., in the 1970s, I found American democracy reigned supreme and as the saying goes when God is in Heaven, everything seems alright with the world. The Vietnam War was at the fag end and President Nixon was trying very hard to end it. It seemed that America rides on a pendulum from good to bad and from bad to good.
The pendulum has swung once again, but many believe that the values upheld by the country for so long would not let it remain where it is, for long. America is still a country that is the birthplace of democratic values and the people are patriotic to the core. The honest and hardworking people of the country would bring America's lost glory back home. All that is needed is a good push towards the direction and that can come from the next President.

Why is the big push needed from the next President?

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Option 3: "Because America is the birthplace of democratic values"

Explanation: This option is correct because the text emphasizes America's foundational role in democratic values and suggests that these values are crucial for restoring the country's glory. The need for a push from the next President is tied to the belief that these democratic principles can guide America back to a better state.

Option 1: "Because God is no longer in Heaven"

Explanation: This option suggests a theological reason for the need for a push from the next President, which is not supported by the text. The phrase about God in Heaven is used metaphorically to express a sense of order and well-being, but it does not directly relate to the political context or the need for leadership in America.

Option 2: "Because pendulum has swung as always"

Explanation: While the text mentions the pendulum swinging between good and bad, this option does not provide a clear reason for why a push is needed from the next President. It merely restates a concept without connecting it to the necessity for action or leadership.

Option 4: "Because everything does not seem alright with America"

Explanation: Although this option reflects a sentiment expressed in the text, it is too vague and does not specify why a push is necessary. The text implies that while things may not seem alright, the focus should be on the potential of the American people and their democratic values, rather than just the current state of affairs.

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