Maria Bartiromo leaves Fox News after more than a decade; company gives no reason

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1. Question 1 · Single choice

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   What is the main purpose of the article?

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   1. To explain Bartiromo’s early career in detail
   2. To summarize her departure and the limited confirmed information
   3. To compare Fox News Media with other networks
   4. To announce her next television program
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   To summarize her departure and the limited confirmed information

   The article summarizes confirmed facts and clearly states what remains unknown.

   For now, the confirmed information is limited: Bartiromo is no longer with Fox News Media, her show aired its final episode, and the company has not said why she left.

2. Question 2 · Single choice

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   What can readers infer about Bartiromo’s future?

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   1. She will definitely leave journalism
   2. She has already joined another network
   3. Her next career step is still unknown
   4. She will return to the same program
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   Her next career step is still unknown

   The report lists several possibilities but confirms none of them.

   Based on the available announcement, it is not clear whether Bartiromo will join another network, continue in financial journalism elsewhere, or take a break from television.

3. Question 3 · Single choice

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   Why does the article mention the final episode?

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   1. To show when the announcement happened
   2. To describe the show’s ratings
   3. To introduce her replacement host
   4. To explain her political opinions
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   To show when the announcement happened

   The final episode helps connect the timing of the announcement and departure.

   The timing connected the company’s announcement with the end of her named show on Fox Business Network.

4. Question 4 · Single choice

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   What does “It” refer to in the fourth paragraph?

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   1. The program
   2. The company
   3. The replacement host
   4. The report
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   The report

   The sentence refers back to the report mentioned immediately before it.

   It also does not describe any changes to other Fox News Media programs.

5. Question 5 · Single choice

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   How is the article organized?

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   1. It presents a timeline of Bartiromo’s entire career
   2. It gives the event, limits, context, and possible future developments
   3. It compares two television networks’ business plans
   4. It argues that the company made the correct decision
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   Answer

   It gives the event, limits, context, and possible future developments

   It moves from the event to missing details, context, and its broader meaning.

   The change is a business and television news development in the United States.

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