1. Which inference is best supported by pacific rim nations?

A. Chinese communist policies have been accepted Across Asia.

B. The tension between China and Japan has increases recent decades.

C. The modernization of many East Asian economies has been successful.

D. The Unites States continue to influence Japanese internal political decisions.

My Answer: B?

2. Which phrase best explains Vladimir Putin's policies in Russia since 2000?

A. An emphasis on cooperation with Europe and economic diversification.

B. A concentration on wealth from natural resources and political strength.

C. A focus on democratic reforms and the expansion of civil liberties.

D. A return to communist policies and international isolation.

My Answer: C?

I'm having some trouble :/

Both answers are wrong.

Please read your text.

Putin quoted, "I cannot imagine my own country in isolation from Europe and what we often call the civilised world"

So would it be A?

A looks right.

for both?

For question 1, to determine the best-supported inference, it's important to carefully analyze the information provided in the options.

Option A suggests that Chinese communist policies have been accepted across Asia. However, the given information about "pacific rim nations" does not specifically mention anything about the acceptance of Chinese communist policies. Therefore, we cannot draw this inference from the given information.

Option C states that the modernization of many East Asian economies has been successful. This option is plausible since the concept of "pacific rim nations" generally includes East Asian countries. However, the given information does not explicitly support or provide evidence for this inference.

Option D suggests that the United States continues to influence Japanese internal political decisions. The given information does not mention any evidence pertaining to US influence on Japanese internal political decisions. Therefore, we cannot conclude this inference from the given information.

Option B, on the other hand, states that tension between China and Japan has increased in recent decades. This option is directly supported by the term "pacific rim nations," which typically includes both China and Japan. Thus, Option B is the inference best supported by the given information. Therefore, your answer of B is correct.

For question 2, let's analyze each option to determine the best explanation for Vladimir Putin's policies in Russia since 2000.

Option A suggests that Putin has emphasized cooperation with Europe and economic diversification. While there have been instances of cooperation with Europe, the phrase "emphasis on cooperation with Europe and economic diversification" does not fully capture Putin's policies as a whole. Economic diversification has not been a prominent aspect of his policies either. Therefore, this option does not provide the best explanation.

Option B states that Putin has focused on wealth from natural resources and political strength. This option accurately represents Putin's policies as he has prioritized the development of Russia's natural resources and concentrated political power in his hands. This option provides a more comprehensive explanation and is, therefore, the best choice.

Option C suggests that Putin has focused on democratic reforms and the expansion of civil liberties. This option is not supported by the evidence as Putin's policies have been criticized for suppressing democratic reforms and curtailing civil liberties in Russia. Therefore, this option does not explain Putin's policies accurately.

Option D proposes a return to communist policies and international isolation. This option does not accurately reflect Putin's policies as he has not reverted to communist policies, and while there have been some instances of tensions with the international community, Russia has not isolated itself completely. Hence, this option does not provide the best explanation either.

So, your answer of B is incorrect for question 2. The correct choice is Option B: A concentration on wealth from natural resources and political strength, as it accurately explains Putin's policies in Russia since 2000.