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2. The main idea of the second paragraph is that
The second paragraph explains that book review editors do not choose books only on literary grounds. They also think about practical, commercial factors such as publicity, availability in stores, and whether other publications will cover the book. That is why the main idea is that business considerations influence editorial decisions.
(A) decisions made by book review editors are influenced by the business of selling books
This is correct. The paragraph talks about publishers’ promotion, advertising, bookstore orders, and editors not wanting to ignore widely publicized books. That is exactly the business side of bookselling influencing review choices.
(B) book review editors must be familiar with all aspects of the book trade
Too broad. The paragraph mentions some market factors, but it does not say editors must know all aspects of the trade.
(C) advertising is the most important factor influencing book sales
Wrong focus. The paragraph is about what influences editors’ decisions, not about what most influences book sales. Also, advertising is only one factor among several.
(D) book reviews usually have no influence on what books are ordered in quantity by stores
The paragraph does not make that point. It says editors notice which books will probably be ordered in quantity, not that reviews have no influence on such orders.
(E) publishers deliberately try to influence the decisions of book review editors
This is partly mentioned, but it is too narrow for the paragraph’s main idea. The paragraph is broader: editors respond to multiple commercial pressures, not just publisher influence.
Answer: (A)
The second paragraph explains that book review editors do not choose books only on literary grounds. They also think about practical, commercial factors such as publicity, availability in stores, and whether other publications will cover the book. That is why the main idea is that business considerations influence editorial decisions.
(A) decisions made by book review editors are influenced by the business of selling books
This is correct. The paragraph talks about publishers’ promotion, advertising, bookstore orders, and editors not wanting to ignore widely publicized books. That is exactly the business side of bookselling influencing review choices.
(B) book review editors must be familiar with all aspects of the book trade
Too broad. The paragraph mentions some market factors, but it does not say editors must know all aspects of the trade.
(C) advertising is the most important factor influencing book sales
Wrong focus. The paragraph is about what influences editors’ decisions, not about what most influences book sales. Also, advertising is only one factor among several.
(D) book reviews usually have no influence on what books are ordered in quantity by stores
The paragraph does not make that point. It says editors notice which books will probably be ordered in quantity, not that reviews have no influence on such orders.
(E) publishers deliberately try to influence the decisions of book review editors
This is partly mentioned, but it is too narrow for the paragraph’s main idea. The paragraph is broader: editors respond to multiple commercial pressures, not just publisher influence.
Answer: (A)
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3. According to the passage, a major concern of the unenthusiastic book reviewers mentioned in line 33 was to
The passage says that one editor sent out more books for review than he planned to print. If a reviewer was unenthusiastic, that review might never be published, even though the reviewer was still paid. As a result, those reviewers learned that if they wanted their work to appear in the paper, they should be kinder. So their major concern was getting their reviews into print.
(A) ensure prompt payment for their work
This is wrong. The passage says they were paid promptly anyway, so payment was not the issue.
(B) influence public opinion of books
This is not stated. The passage focuses on whether their reviews would be printed.
(C) confirm the opinions of other reviewers
This is not mentioned anywhere.
(D) promote new books by their favorite authors
This is not the point. The passage says nothing about favorite authors here.
(E) have their reviews published in the newspaper
This is correct. The passage directly says that if they wanted their material to be printed, it was advisable to be kind.
Answer: (E)
The passage says that one editor sent out more books for review than he planned to print. If a reviewer was unenthusiastic, that review might never be published, even though the reviewer was still paid. As a result, those reviewers learned that if they wanted their work to appear in the paper, they should be kinder. So their major concern was getting their reviews into print.
(A) ensure prompt payment for their work
This is wrong. The passage says they were paid promptly anyway, so payment was not the issue.
(B) influence public opinion of books
This is not stated. The passage focuses on whether their reviews would be printed.
(C) confirm the opinions of other reviewers
This is not mentioned anywhere.
(D) promote new books by their favorite authors
This is not the point. The passage says nothing about favorite authors here.
(E) have their reviews published in the newspaper
This is correct. The passage directly says that if they wanted their material to be printed, it was advisable to be kind.
Answer: (E)
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