Practice Test: Reading Comprehension - 43 | 100 RCs for GMAT PDF Download

The 2nd paragraph, which deals with high-tech exports states that "China is simply too big..." The 3rd paragraph, which deals with intellectual property, states that there are problems with "local officials located at great distances from the central government." (B): This is mentioned regarding high-tech exports only.
(C): This is mentioned regarding intellectual property only.
(D): This is not specified anywhere, though the 1st paragraph suggests this possibility regarding high-tech exports only.
(E): This is alluded to in the last paragraph, regarding intellectual property. The 1st or 2nd paragraph does not mention that high-tech exports violate any intellectual property laws.

The author uses the words "skepticism" and "carefully," as well as the phrase “gives one pause." Clearly, the author is wary of trade with China. "Considered" simply implies that the author has some actual reasons for this wariness, and is not simply acting out of an irrational fear.
(A): "Skeptical" is fine; "advocacy” is not.
(B): The author has a definite opinion; "disinterested" is wrong.
(D); Nowhere does the author express amusement.
(E): Nowhere does the author seem confused.

The 2nd paragraph states that "the links between its companies and its government agencies [are] too byzantine." Byzantine means extremely intricate. If the connections were clearer, it would be easier to keep track of the items.
(A): Nothing in the passage makes a connection between high-tech trade and pirating laws. Even if the intellectual property involved is related to high technology, a demotion for a police chief would not be considered the harsh punishment for businesses that the author believes is needed.
(C): Manufacturing concerns in general were never mentioned in the passage. Some may be against the new system, and others, such as aerospace companies and software firms, may be for it.
(D): Knowing that such punishment rules exist would not be sufficient to determine the effectiveness of the trade policy.
(E): This might be made clear, but the question is whether any good will come out of making it clear. This choice does not contradict anything stated or implied by the author.

The 2nd paragraph begins by stating that the new system will "expedite" trade by replacing a system that often took "considerable" time.
(A): The author never states that the new system is better.
(B): This is a criticism of the old system; the new system is intended to "expedite” trade.
(C): The charge of corruption relates to intellectual property.
E): The 2nd paragraph states that "Many of these products are, however, dual-purpose; they have military as well as commercial applications."