Part 1. Definition
In this task you will be given a passage and a yes/no question based on the passage. You should answer the question using the information from the passage.
Part 2. Example
passage: Franchising is a way for small business owners to benefit from the economies of scale of the big corporation (franchiser). McDonald's and Subway are examples of a franchise. The small business owner can leverage a strong brand name and purchasing power of the larger company while keeping their own investment affordable. However, some franchisees conclude that they suffer the "worst of both worlds" feeling they are too restricted by corporate mandates and lack true independence. It is an assumption that small business are just franchisees, but the truth is many franchisers are also small businesses, Although considered to be a successful way of doing business, literature has proved that there is a high failure rate in franchising as well, especially in UK, where research indicates that out of 1658 franchising companies operating in 1984, only 601 remained in 1998, a mere 36%.
question: can a franchise be considered a small business?
Answer: Yes
Explanation: Based on the passage, a franchise can be considered a small business.
Part 3. Exercise
passage: In France, any knife of any blade length with a fixed blade, or a folding blade with a locking system, falls into unregulated Category D weapon (armes de categorie D en vente libre). Unregulated category D weapons may be legally purchased if over 18 years of age, but they may not be carried on one's person, unless carried ''for good reason'', for example, as part of the tools of one's profession. If carried in a vehicle, such knives must be placed in a secure, locked compartment not accessible to the vehicle occupants. In addition, French law provides that authorities may classify any knife as a prohibited item depending upon circumstances and the discretion of the police or judicial authorities. Since ''reasonable size'' knives are merely tolerated in most circumstances, authorities may summarily confiscate it.
question: is it legal to carry a knife in france?
Answer:
No