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2022 ‫מועד קיץ‬ - 50 - ‫ פרק שני‬- ‫אנגלית‬

19. The main purpose of the first paragraph is to -

(1) describe how currency rates of exchange are calculated
(2) explain why the Big Mac can be considered an "identical product"
(3) introduce Pam Woodall's innovative way of comparing currencies
(4) argue that goods in different countries should be similarly priced

20. According to the first paragraph, exchange rates -

(1) do not always ensure that a product costs the same in different countries
(2) are broadcast on television only in Israel
(3) between the U.S. dollar and the euro are featured daily in the news in every country
(4) are determined by Pam Woodall's Big Mac Index

21. According to the second paragraph, the Big Mac Index might include all of the

following except -

(1) the cost in U.S. dollars of a Big Mac in Italy
(2) the rate of exchange between the U.S. dollar and the Israeli shekel
(3) the countries where the Big Mac is sold
(4) the cost of the Big Mac's ingredients in different countries

22. In line 16, "shortcomings" is closest in meaning to -

(1) elements
(2) exceptions
(3) supporters
(4) weaknesses

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