Problem: The cost of the consumer of the United States fell in June.

Based on that paragraph can we say the following?
U.S. consumer spending dived in June.
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Answer: no


Problem: In a move reminiscent for some of another actor, Ronald Reagan, who was twice elected governor of California, Schwarzenegger said he would be putting his movie career on hold so he can devote his time to running for governor.

Based on that paragraph can we say the following?
Ronald Regan was elected governor of California.
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Answer: yes


Problem: Barack Obama made history on 4 November 2008 when he defeated Republican rival John McCain to become the first black president of the United States. He had already broken new ground in his White House campaign, as the first black candidate to become the presidential choice of either major US party. To many people, Mr Obama seemed to come from nowhere. Although he had served in the Illinois state senate for eight years, it was only in 2004 that he shot to national prominence, with a speech that stirred the Democratic National Convention.

Based on that paragraph can we say the following?
Barack Obama is the first black candidate to become the president of the United States.
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Answer: yes


Problem: The papers presented show that all European countries are experiencing rapidly aging populations that will cause sharp increases in the cost of retirement income over the next several decades.

Based on that paragraph can we say the following?
National pension systems currently adopted in Europe are in difficulties.
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Answer:
yes