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In 1958 instant noodles went on the market, yellowish wormy…

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In 1958 instant noodles went on the market, yellowish wormy bricks in cellophane bags, and were laughed at by fresh-noodle makers all over Japan. They were just a high-tech craze, costing six times as much as the fresh stuff; they would never catch on. By the end of the first year, Momofuku Ando had sold 13m bags and had attracted a dozen competitors. He never looked back. The Japanese voted instant noodles their most important 20th-century invention, Sony Walkmans notwithstanding. Mr. Ando's firm, Nissin, became a $3 billion global enterprise.

According to the article, which of the following are true about this instant noodle business?

  1. APeople in the noodle business initially ridiculed Mr. Ando's idea.
  2. BMr. Ando was initially concerned about having so many competitors.
  3. CMr. Ando purchased the firm Nissin for $3 billion.
  4. DMr. Ando's business venture was successful with the public.
  5. EMr. Ando's products are not well-known outside of Japan.
  6. FWhen instant noodles came on the market they cost much less than the fresh ones.
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Reading: Multiple Choice, Multiple Answers format (Pearson)

Pearson's name: Multiple Choice, Multiple Answers

PromptText up to 350 words
Time to answerNot set per question (Part 2 lasts 23–30 minutes)
Skills assessedReading

How it is scored

  • Each correct option earns marks; each incorrect option you choose loses marks.

Source: Pearson, PTE Academic & UKVI test format, Part 2: Reading, checked 9 October 2026.