| Critical Reasoning Butler: August 2026 |
| August 17 | CR 1 | CR 2 |
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CR 1 The Japanese Gardens' coral reef, situated in the western tip of the Arabian Peninsula, is considered one of the most beautiful reefs on earth, contains many fish which are indigenous to it, and exhibits a unique construction of the subterranean landscape. However, it is not among the list of the 50 most visited diving areas.
All of the following may help resolve the seeming discrepancy above EXCEPT:
A. Most of the world's divers are from the Americas, over 7000 miles away from the Arabian Peninsula.
B. Due to severe underwater currents throughout most of the year, the Japanese Gardens can only be accessed during two months of the year.
C. Diving in the Japanese Gardens requires a high level of expertise.
D. While the vast majority of the diving areas on the 50 most visited diving areas' list are accessible from the beach, the Japanese gardens can only be accessed from a boat.
E. As in many of the diving areas on the 50 most visited diving areas' list, one must train for at least two weeks before one can dive in the Japanese Gardens.
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CR 2 Every year, thousands of students graduate from fine art programs conducted by schools all over the country. Most art galleries and museums, however, only lend about 1% of their exhibit space to unknown contemporary artists. It is clear that a successful career as an artist is more like a fantasy than a possible achievement.
Which of the following, if true, casts the most doubt on the argument's conclusion?
A) Fine art programs have always been popular because they offer students a true opportunity to express themselves.
B) Although some art galleries are government institutions, many are private companies that operate in a similar way to ordinary retailers.
C) The development of the Internet, and communications technology in general, has created a constant need for talented artists of all kinds.
D) Last year, 61% of people under the age of 30 who filed for unemployment benefits had degrees in the fine arts.
E) Because today's art market is a global one, individual artists must compete with thousands of others from all over the world, if they are to become successful.