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14 May 2016, 04:27
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Mr. Meltzer: Limits on offshore oil drilling here have cost consumers a lot of money over the past decade, due to the high price of importing oil.
Ms Mantel: I disagree. Relying on imported oil has meant that we have had to limit our energy use. This, in turn, has enabled us to concentrate on alternative sources, such as solar energy and conservation.
Which of the following, if true, would most strengthen Ms. Mantel's attempt to refute Mr. Meltzer's claim?
1. There are high tariffs on imported oil.
2. There has been a significant decline in national oil consumption over the past dacade.
3. Present savings on energy expenses are partly due to offshore drilling.
4. Efforts to find alternative energy sources have led to dead ends.
5. The trend among energy experts is to explore all energy options.
Ms Mantel: I disagree. Relying on imported oil has meant that we have had to limit our energy use. This, in turn, has enabled us to concentrate on alternative sources, such as solar energy and conservation.
Which of the following, if true, would most strengthen Ms. Mantel's attempt to refute Mr. Meltzer's claim?
1. There are high tariffs on imported oil.
2. There has been a significant decline in national oil consumption over the past dacade.
3. Present savings on energy expenses are partly due to offshore drilling.
4. Efforts to find alternative energy sources have led to dead ends.
5. The trend among energy experts is to explore all energy options.
14 May 2016, 10:05
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Relying on imported oil --> Limited energy use --> Concentrate on alternative sources.
Possible Strengtheners: 1. Alternative energy sources can lead to increased energy use.
2. Current Energy Consumption is less
1. There are high tariffs on imported oil. - Incorrect - Strengthens Meltzer's argument.
2. There has been a significant decline in national oil consumption over the past dacade. - Correct - This is in line with our strengthener.
3. Present savings on energy expenses are partly due to offshore drilling. - Incorrect - Mantel doesn't talk about offshore drilling.
4. Efforts to find alternative energy sources have led to dead ends. - Incorrect - Weakener
5. The trend among energy experts is to explore all energy options. - Incorrect - Out of context.
Answer: B
Possible Strengtheners: 1. Alternative energy sources can lead to increased energy use.
2. Current Energy Consumption is less
1. There are high tariffs on imported oil. - Incorrect - Strengthens Meltzer's argument.
2. There has been a significant decline in national oil consumption over the past dacade. - Correct - This is in line with our strengthener.
3. Present savings on energy expenses are partly due to offshore drilling. - Incorrect - Mantel doesn't talk about offshore drilling.
4. Efforts to find alternative energy sources have led to dead ends. - Incorrect - Weakener
5. The trend among energy experts is to explore all energy options. - Incorrect - Out of context.
Answer: B
14 May 2016, 12:12
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Undisputedly 2
We need to strengthen the highlighted part above.
1. Might be , the high price the consumers have to pay is due to tariffs , but it does not strengthen the highlighted part.
2. Reliance on oil is declining , this can be a strengthener.
3. Doesn't show decrease in reliance on use of imported oil and subsequent limit on energy use and use of alternative sources of energy.
4. Out of scope.
5. Just a casual statement about the energy experts.
Hence answer will be (B)
