Read the following passage and then choose the correct answer
VIII. Read the following passage and then choose the correct answer A, B, C or D.
(1.0 pt)
USA Today is a national American daily newspaper published by the Gannet
Company. It was founded by Allen “Al” Neuharth. The paper has the widest
circulation of any newspaper in the United States (averaging over 2.25 million copies
every week day), and among English- language broadsheets, it comes second world-
wide, behind only the 2.6 million daily copies of the Times of India. Its circulation
figures are a matter of some dispute, however, as USA Today has many contracts
ensuring distribution in hotels, often to customers unaware they are paying for the
newspaper. USA Today is distributed in all 50 states.
USA Today was founded in 1982 with the goal of providing a national
newspaper in the US market, where generally only a single local newspaper was
available. Colorful and bold, with many large diagrams, carts, and photographs, it
contrasted with the relatively colorless papers of the time such as The Wall Street
Journal and The New York Times. Emphasizing its national focus, USA Today
became well- known for its national polls on public sentiment.
1. When was USA Today founded?
A. 1982 B. 1892 C. 1882 D. 1992
2. How many coppies does USA Today publish every weekday?
A. 3.6 million copies B. 2.6 million copies C. 2.25 million copies D. 50 million
copies
3. What is the purpose of founding USA Today?
A. to provide a national newspaper in the US market
B. to provide a national newspaper in the world market
C. to provide the situation of the USA to the world
D. to provide the information
4. What newspaper does USA Today rank behind about the circulation?
A. The New York Times B. The Wall Street Journal C. The Washington Post D.
The Times of India
5. Which of the following is not true according to the passage?
A. USA Today has the widest circulation in the United States.
B. USA Today is distributed in all 50 states.
C. USA Today is a national American daily newspaper.
D. USA Today is founded by an Englishman.