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You'll hear a presentation weighing arguments for and against a guaranteed basic income.

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1What is the presentation mainly about?
Ahow high a basic income should be
Bwhether taxes should be raised
Cwhy the cost of living keeps climbing
Dwhether the government should pay a guaranteed basic income
2According to the speaker, what happens whenever the cost of living climbs?
AThe basic income idea draws fresh attention.
BPeople demand higher salaries.
CPeople start working longer hours.
DPeople question the government's honesty.
3What does philosopher Judith Meyer think about a basic income?
AIt should depend on the type of job a person does.
BIt should be paid only to the very poorest.
CIt is interesting only in theory.
DIt is a fair concept that is consistent with justice.
4What does sociologist Michael Mishin most likely believe?
AThere is wide agreement on what builds purpose.
BIt is difficult to agree on what builds purpose.
CA person's need should be the only test.
DLottery winners always find a sense of purpose.
5According to the speaker, what have several studies shown?
AThe spending does not always stay close to home.
BWealthy earners seldom avoid their taxes.
CPeople save more than they spend.
DA large program would cost very little.
6What does the speaker suggest about herself?
AShe has had money but not happiness.
BShe opposes the idea of a basic income.
CShe thinks most people are lazy.
DShe is mainly driven by financial gain.
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