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07 Apr 2023, 09:15
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Although studies have found bamboo to be a better raw material than cement and mortar for use in the construction industry, as it is cheaper and more environment-friendly, most builders are concerned that home buyers will be resistant to the idea of houses built of bamboo. Nevertheless, experts predict that the use of bamboo in the construction industry will soon see a rapid increase.
Which of the following, if true, most strongly supports the prediction outlined above?
A. Although it grows only in specific regions, bamboo is relatively easy to grow and does not require as much maintenance as other crops.
B. Bamboo cannot be grown in coastal areas since salt water and humidity have been proven to have an adverse effect on the growth of the plant in such areas.
C. Many building materials sourced from natural resources can also be used to make items such as household furniture and farming implements.
D. According to recent studies, bamboo is much more resilient than it was previously believed to be, and houses made out of bamboo are expected to require much less maintenance than those made of more commonly used materials.
E. Environmental organizations have recently become much more vocal about the multiple ways in which the environment is being exploited.
Which of the following, if true, most strongly supports the prediction outlined above?
A. Although it grows only in specific regions, bamboo is relatively easy to grow and does not require as much maintenance as other crops.
B. Bamboo cannot be grown in coastal areas since salt water and humidity have been proven to have an adverse effect on the growth of the plant in such areas.
C. Many building materials sourced from natural resources can also be used to make items such as household furniture and farming implements.
D. According to recent studies, bamboo is much more resilient than it was previously believed to be, and houses made out of bamboo are expected to require much less maintenance than those made of more commonly used materials.
E. Environmental organizations have recently become much more vocal about the multiple ways in which the environment is being exploited.
09 Apr 2023, 07:44
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Conclusion:Experts predict that the use of bamboo in the construction industry will soon see a rapid increase because bamboo is better.
Pattern: The pattern to me seems like "causal Pattern". Since, Bamboo is better and environmental friendly, author predicts the its uses will see rapid increase in construction industry.
Underlying Assumption with this pattern : 1) It is not a coincidence (1) There is no other cause of such belief
How to strengthen ? : If we prove 1) it is not a coincidence (2) Provide an additional example to support the cause. (3) Rule out other possible causes
Answer choices:
1) It restrict the availability of Bamboo to specific areas which may not favour the increased usage which author is predicting. - Wrong choice
2) Same reason as A above - Wrong choice
3) Wrong choice as it is providing an alternate to Bamboo which will weaken the author's prediction
4) Supports the argument by giving added advantages of Bamboo - Correct answer
5) Out of scope - No where we are concerned about what environmental organisation are saying. - Wrong choice
Hence, IMHO, D is the correct answer.
Pattern: The pattern to me seems like "causal Pattern". Since, Bamboo is better and environmental friendly, author predicts the its uses will see rapid increase in construction industry.
Underlying Assumption with this pattern : 1) It is not a coincidence (1) There is no other cause of such belief
How to strengthen ? : If we prove 1) it is not a coincidence (2) Provide an additional example to support the cause. (3) Rule out other possible causes
Answer choices:
1) It restrict the availability of Bamboo to specific areas which may not favour the increased usage which author is predicting. - Wrong choice
2) Same reason as A above - Wrong choice
3) Wrong choice as it is providing an alternate to Bamboo which will weaken the author's prediction
4) Supports the argument by giving added advantages of Bamboo - Correct answer
5) Out of scope - No where we are concerned about what environmental organisation are saying. - Wrong choice
Hence, IMHO, D is the correct answer.
03 Jun 2023, 07:11
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Bunuel The statement that most strongly supports the prediction that the use of bamboo in the construction industry will see a rapid increase is option D. According to recent studies, bamboo is much more resilient than it was previously believed to be, and houses made out of bamboo are expected to require much less maintenance than those made of more commonly used materials.
This information addresses one of the concerns mentioned in the passage, which is the resistance of home buyers to houses built of bamboo. If houses made of bamboo are expected to require less maintenance, it provides an advantage and increases the attractiveness of bamboo as a construction material. This would likely contribute to the predicted increase in the use of bamboo in the construction industry.
This information addresses one of the concerns mentioned in the passage, which is the resistance of home buyers to houses built of bamboo. If houses made of bamboo are expected to require less maintenance, it provides an advantage and increases the attractiveness of bamboo as a construction material. This would likely contribute to the predicted increase in the use of bamboo in the construction industry.
