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When machines are invented and technologies are developed, they alter the range of choices open to us. The clock, for example, made possible the synchronization of human affairs, which resulted in an increase in productivity. At the same time that the clock opened up some avenues, it closed others. It has become harder and harder to live except by the clock, so that now people have no choice in the matter at all.
Which one of the following propositions is best illustrated by the example presented in the passage?
(A) New machines and technologies can enslave as well as liberate us.
(B) People should make a concerted effort to free themselves from the clock.
(C) Some new machines and technologies bring no improvement to our lives.
(D) The increase in productivity was not worth our dependence on the clock.
(E) Most new machines and technologies make our lives more synchronized and productive.
Which one of the following propositions is best illustrated by the example presented in the passage?
(A) New machines and technologies can enslave as well as liberate us.
(B) People should make a concerted effort to free themselves from the clock.
(C) Some new machines and technologies bring no improvement to our lives.
(D) The increase in productivity was not worth our dependence on the clock.
(E) Most new machines and technologies make our lives more synchronized and productive.
01 Mar 2021, 03:30
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This is a straightforward question. The passage uses the example of the clock to illustrate how new technologies can both liberate us, by increasing productivity and therefore increasing the range of choices, and enslave us, “I have to be there by 1:30 p.m. sharp.” The answer is (A).
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Analysis:
- The clock increased productivity => Advantage
- It becomes harder to live, people have no choice => Disadvantage
=> Answer should point out the advantage and disadvantage of machine & technology
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CORRECT
Enslave: Disadvantage
Liberate: Advantage
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WRONG.
This answer choice offer an advice, however, we are not looking for advice on this matter.
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WRONG
The argument clearly states that the clock has advantage (increase productivity)
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WRONG
Whether the increase in productivity was worth our dependence on the clock or not isn't our concern.
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WRONG
This answer choice only mentions about the advantage of technologies.
