Recently, highly skilled workers in Eastern

Answer choices

1. A

   No Impact2% picked this

   Eastern European factories prefer to hire workers from their home countries rather than to import

   The preference of Eastern European factories for hiring workers from within the country doesn't address the overall demand for skilled workers. This claim does not weaken the argument that remaining skilled workers are in high demand.

   2%
2. B

   Correct80% picked this

   Major changes in Eastern European economic structures have led to the elimination of many positions previously held by

   Why this is right

   This suggests that the structures within Eastern Europe have changed, leading to the elimination of positions that skilled workers would typically fill. If many positions no longer exist, it weakly implies there may not be high demand for the remaining skilled workers, as jobs for them could be diminishing alongside emigration.

   Skill tested: Weaken · how this choice captures the argument's function is the move to repeat next time.

   80%
3. C

   No Impact2% picked this

   Many Eastern European emigrants need to acquire new skills after finding work

   Whether many Eastern European emigrants need to acquire new skills after moving doesn't address the demand for the workers who remained behind. This detail is irrelevant to the argument about demand within Eastern Europe.

   2%
4. D

   No Impact11% picked this

   Eastern European countries plan to train many new workers to replace the highly skilled workers

   While planning to train new workers could impact future demand, it doesn't address the current situation. The argument is about the current demand for remaining skilled workers, not the potential future supply of skilled labor.

   11%
5. E

   Opposite Impact5% picked this

   Because of the departure of skilled workers from Eastern European countries, many positions

   This choice actually supports the argument rather than weakens it. If many positions are unfilled due to emigration, it suggests that there would be high demand for the skilled workers who stay, as they would be needed to fill these gaps.

   5%