What worry do critics have?
The old Silk Road was not a single road but a network of routes through Asia along which silk, spices and ideas were exchanged for more than a thousand years. Today several countries are investing in new railways, ports and highways that follow the ancient routes, hoping to cut the time and cost of moving goods between Asia and Europe. Supporters say the projects will bring jobs and development to remote regions, while critics worry that poorer countries may take on debts they cannot repay. Whatever the outcome, the name of the Silk Road has returned to the news, reminding the world of how much trade has shaped the connections between peoples.
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: B. Poorer countries may take on debts they cannot repay.
- Step 1: Critics worry about debts.
Answer
Poorer countries may take on debts they cannot repay.
Why not the others: The routes will be too short., Silk will become cheaper. and Ports will close. do not fit.
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