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Koko Coffee Forms Partnership with WB Foods

After months of negotiations, coffee chain Koko Coffee-in Munich, Germany-the terms of its partnership with supermarket giant WB Foods. Koko Coffee opted for the move in order to reach the growing number of middle-class Asian consumers. Koko Coffee has made several attempts over the past few years to expand market penetration in Asia on its own, but failed to prosper in the already crowded market. — [1] — When CEO Dylan Preston took over last year, he steered the company's strategy for Asia in a new direction.
— [2] — As a result, executives hope the partnership will allow Koko Coffee to build trust and gain brand recognition. Koko Coffee representatives traveled to Taipei to sign the agreement at the WB Foods headquarters.
Sales of Koko Coffee's drinks across Germany have been in steady decline due to weak marketing campaigns and missed opportunities on social media sites. — [3] — But with a new approach in Asia, Koko Coffee could start gaining momentum again.
A company spokesperson reported that Koko Coffee will operate on-site coffee shops at select WB Foods locations, starting with twenty-five initially and expanding over the next five years to all branches. — [4] — Other large European chains are watching carefully to determine whether Koko Coffee's strategy will become a success story or a cautionary tale.
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Question 1:
Why did Koko Coffee sign an agreement with WB Foods?
A. It needed to meet industry standards.
B. It wanted to enter a new market.
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Information is inferred from "Koko Coffee opted for the move in order to reach the growing number of middle-class Asian consumers." 

C. It was in danger of going bankrupt.
D. It lacked the necessary technology.
Question 2:
The word “prosper” in paragraph 1, line 5, of the article is closest in meaning to
A. secure
B. produce
C. succeed
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Based on the meaning => Choose C 

D. display
Question 3:
What is indicated about Koko Coffee’s products?
A. They are of lower quality than other brands.
B. They have been losing popularity domestically.
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Information is inferred from "Koko Coffee has made several attempts over the past few years to expand market penetration in Asia on its own, but failed to prosper in the already crowded market." 

C. They will be sold at a cheaper price in Asia.
D. They are heavily marketed online.
Question 4:
In which of the positions marked [1], [2], [3], and [4] does the following sentence best belong?
“The board of directors at Koko Coffee decided to partner with WB Foods because of its well-established reputation.”
A. [1]
B. [2]
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B is correct because it can connect with the sentence "As a result, executives hope the partnership will allow Koko Coffee to build trust and gain brand recognition." 

C. [3]
D. [4]

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