Problem: The Heads of state reiterated their deep concern for the serious threat that the rising trend in drug abuse poses for society and the lives and future of children and youth, and for the destabilizing effects that illegal use, production, trafficking and distribution of narcotic drugs psychotropic substances and drug-related offences have for the affected countries of the South Asian region.

Based on that paragraph can we say the following?
The Heads of state expressed their deep concern at the fast and continuing degradation of the environment, including extensive destruction of forests, in the South Asian region.
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Answer: no

Problem: In February of 1995, one man single-handedly bankrupted the bank that financed the Napoleonic Wars. Founded in 1762, Barings Bank was Britain's oldest merchant bank and Queen Elizabeth's personal bank.

Based on that paragraph can we say the following?
Barings was Britain's oldest merchant bank.
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Answer: yes

Problem: They, too, have not produced a practical, commercially acceptable maglev.

Based on that paragraph can we say the following?
Maglev is commercially used.
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Answer: no

Problem: Evan Wolfson, the founder of the modern gay marriage movement, tells the waiter he would like an iced decaf and "the usual." Wolfson, one of Time Magazine's Most Influential People in the World, is a man who unflinchingly knows what he wants and stays his course, whether it be in his choice of restaurant or in his choice of battle. And others always know when they see Evan coming what it is that he wants.

Based on that paragraph can we say the following?
Time Magazine was created by Evan Wolfson.
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Answer:
no