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Read the passage: Communication has evolved from smoke signals to digital messaging. Today, we can talk to anyone instantly regardless of the distance. This connectivity has made the world a 'global village'. Question: What is meant by the term 'global village' in the context of the passage?
AA village that covers the whole world
BThe idea that people are connected instantly like in a small village
CA place where everyone lives in small houses
DThe end of technology
✓ Correct Answer: B — The idea that people are connected instantly like in a small village
'Global village' refers to the instant connectivity that makes the large world feel small and connected.
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