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The text claims that the "rise of the global middle class" is a major factor in the increased demand for coffee. The text also mentions that in the past, coffee was "associated with privilege," but today it is "more widely consumed." What is the main idea of the passage?

SAT · English · previous-year question

  1. A.the global middle class is now a major force in the coffee industry.correct
  2. B.coffee consumption has increased because it is now associated with privilege.
  3. C.coffee is no longer associated with privilege, but instead is more widely consumed.
  4. D.the global middle class has increased its demand for coffee because it is no longer associated with privilege.

Answer

A. the global middle class is now a major force in the coffee industry.

Explanation

The main idea of the passage is that the global middle class is a major factor in the increased demand for coffee. The passage supports this idea by mentioning that coffee was once associated with privilege, but is now more widely consumed. This suggests that the global middle class, which is growing, is driving the increased demand for coffee.

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