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4. Explain how soft power differs from hard power? Use your own words as far as possible.

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5. What is the intention of countries setting up the likes of British Councils and Confuciusinstitutes?

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6. (a) Explain what the author means by family problems are usually hidden behind the

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7. What factors enable a country to develop its soft power and to succeed in doing so?

Using material from paragraphs 5 -10, write your summary in no more than 120words , not counting the opening words which are given below. Use your own words as far as possible.

The necessary ingredients for a country to develop soft power and to succeed in doing so are .

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8. Identify the word that conveys what the author thinks about the use of soft power as themeans of guaranteeing national security.

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9. Explain what the metaphor one arrow in a nations security quiver (lines 84-85) means.Use your own words as far as possible.

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10. Now that you have studied the whole article carefully, look again at the openingheadline.

How is the phrase SOFT POWER ironic or contradictory?

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11. Give the meaning of each of the following words as they are used in the passage. Youmay write the answer in a word or a short phrase.

a. coined (line 19) _________________________________________________[1]

b. emblematic (line 29) ______________________________________________ __[1]

c. prescription (line 40) _________________________________________________[1]

d. intangible (line 57) _________________________________________________[1]

e. crippling (line 76) _________________________________________________[1]

12. Shashi Tharoor advocates the use of soft power in the conduct of international relationsin the world today.

To what extent would developing soft power be beneficial to your country and how far would such an attempt be successful in raising your countrys status as a global player?

In your answer, develop some of the points made by the author, and give your ownviews on the issue.

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