EXPLANATION QUESTION #1



The author presents information about the controversy surrounding Qatar's selection.
A. FIFA is a corrupt and unethical organization.
- The passage mentions "allegations that certain FIFA members had accepted monetary bribes."
- It also states, "Immediately, a swirl of controversy surrounded the decision, which followed previous allegations..."
- The author reports these allegations and controversies, but does not explicitly state their own belief that FIFA is corrupt or unethical. They present it as a reported fact of the situation.
B. It is improbable that Qatar will be adequately prepared for the 2022 World Cup.
- The passage mentions "the logistical problem of oppressive heat" and that "Qatar would have to build venues for the event from scratch."
- These are presented as challenges or facts about the situation. The author doesn't explicitly state that they believe it's "improbable" that Qatar will be prepared. They simply list the difficulties.
C. Japan was most deserving of winning the 2022 World Cup bid.
- The passage lists Japan as one of the other bidders.
- There is no information or phrasing in the passage that suggests the author believes Japan (or any other specific country) was "most deserving."
D. Qatar is a controversial choice to host the 2022 World Cup.
- The passage explicitly states: "Immediately, a swirl of controversy surrounded the decision..."
- It then lists several reasons for this controversy: "allegedly discriminatory legislation and its restrictive alcohol policy, which some claim is at odds with the activities typical of a sporting event."
- The author uses phrases like "a swirl of controversy" and "Qatar is a controversial choice because of..." This directly reflects the author's framing and interpretation of the situation. While the controversy itself is a fact, the author's emphasis and direct statement that "Qatar is a controversial choice" expresses their perspective on the situation.
E. Soccer fans will be unlikely to travel to Qatar for the 2022 World Cup.
- The passage mentions Qatar's "restrictive alcohol policy, which some claim is at odds with the activities typical of a sporting event."
- This is presented as a claim by "some," not a direct statement or opinion of the author about fan travel likelihood. The author doesn't draw a conclusion about fan travel.

Conclusion:
Option D is the most likely opinion of the author because the author explicitly uses the word "controversial" to describe Qatar's choice and then proceeds to list the reasons for that controversy. The entire tone and focus of the passage revolve around presenting the controversial nature of the decision. While the other options present facts or claims reported by the author, Option D reflects the author's overarching perspective on the subject.

The final answer is D .