At this stage of civilisation, when many nations are brought in to close and vital contact for good and evil, it is essential, as never before, that their gross ignorance of one another should be diminished, that they should begin to understand a little of one another's historical experience and resulting mentality. It is the fault of the English to expect the people of other countries to react as they do, to political and international situations. Our genuine goodwill and good intentions are often brought to nothing, because we expect other people to be like us. This would be corrected if we knew the history, not necessarily in detail but in broad outlines, of the social and political conditions which have given to each nation its present character.
According to the author his countrymen should
Options:
A . read the story of other nations
B . have a better understanding of other nations
C . not react to other actions
D . have vital contacts with other nations
Answer: Option B Reason: The author suggests that it is essential for people to have a better understanding of other nations. The passage mentions that the fault of the English lies in expecting people from other countries to react as they do in political and international situations. The author advocates for a reduction in ignorance and an understanding of each other's historical experiences and mentalities.
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