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The government of the small island nation of Veridia is considering implementing a new nationwide high-speed internet network. Proponents argue that this infrastructure project will spur economic growth by enabling businesses to operate more efficiently and attracting new technology companies to the island. They point to studies in other developed nations showing a strong correlation between high-speed internet penetration and GDP growth. However, critics argue that Veridia's economy is primarily based on tourism and agriculture, sectors that may not significantly benefit from such a high-tech infrastructure investment. Furthermore, they claim that the cost of the project will place a significant burden on the national debt.
Which of the following, if true, most strengthens the argument made by the proponents of the new nationwide high-speed internet network in Veridia?
(A) A recent survey of Veridian businesses indicated that a significant percentage are already utilizing cloud-based services that require high-speed internet access.
(B) Several neighboring island nations with similar economies have successfully diversified into technology-related industries after investing in high-speed internet infrastructure.
(C) The government has secured a low-interest loan from an international development bank to finance the majority of the network's construction costs.
(D) Studies have shown that access to high-speed internet can significantly improve educational outcomes and access to healthcare services in rural communities.
(E) Veridia's tourism sector is increasingly relying on online bookings and digital marketing strategies that would be enhanced by faster and more reliable internet access.
The correct answer is (B):
Which of the following, if true, most strengthens the argument made by the proponents of the new nationwide high-speed internet network in Veridia?
(A) A recent survey of Veridian businesses indicated that a significant percentage are already utilizing cloud-based services that require high-speed internet access.
(B) Several neighboring island nations with similar economies have successfully diversified into technology-related industries after investing in high-speed internet infrastructure.
(C) The government has secured a low-interest loan from an international development bank to finance the majority of the network's construction costs.
(D) Studies have shown that access to high-speed internet can significantly improve educational outcomes and access to healthcare services in rural communities.
(E) Veridia's tourism sector is increasingly relying on online bookings and digital marketing strategies that would be enhanced by faster and more reliable internet access.
The correct answer is (B):
- (B) directly strengthens the proponents' argument by providing real-world evidence from similar economies that investing in high-speed internet can lead to diversification into technology-related industries, thus supporting the claim of economic growth beyond the traditional tourism and agriculture sectors.
Other options are less effective:
- (A) shows current usage, but doesn't necessarily guarantee future economic growth or the attraction of new tech companies.
- (C) addresses the financial burden, which is a concern of the critics, but doesn't directly strengthen the proponents' argument about economic growth.
- (D) highlights social benefits, which are valuable but not the primary focus of the proponents' argument for economic growth through business and technology.
- (E) strengthens a potential benefit to the existing tourism sector, but doesn't directly support the argument for attracting new technology companies or significantly enhancing business efficiency beyond online marketing.
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Argument: Proponents: High speed Internet (HSI) vs Economic growth
Critiques: Veridia's economy is primarily based on tourism and agriculture. burden on the national debt.
(A) A recent survey of Veridian businesses indicated that a significant percentage are already utilizing cloud-based services that require high-speed internet access.
This statement actually weakens the argument if not neutral! If the businesses are already using the HSI there there is no further possibility of improving the Economy, also the new tech companies would have relocated to Veridia already.
(B) Several neighboring island nations with similar economies have successfully diversified into technology-related industries after investing in high-speed internet infrastructure.
This pretty much supports the argument, tech related growth, supportive survey, not stated in the passage. So strengthens
(C) The government has secured a low-interest loan from an international development bank to finance the majority of the network's construction costs.
This statement actually solves one of the problems critiques have cited but not supports the central idea of the argument.
(D) Studies have shown that access to high-speed internet can significantly improve educational outcomes and access to healthcare services in rural communities.
Out of scope, not related to HSI vs Economy.
(E) Veridia's tourism sector is increasingly relying on online bookings and digital marketing strategies that would be enhanced by faster and more reliable internet access.
This is a tricky ans, most of them would fall for this. cuz this is acutally using the internet to fuel the economic growth, but in tourism field but not the tech backed economic growth.
Critiques: Veridia's economy is primarily based on tourism and agriculture. burden on the national debt.
(A) A recent survey of Veridian businesses indicated that a significant percentage are already utilizing cloud-based services that require high-speed internet access.
This statement actually weakens the argument if not neutral! If the businesses are already using the HSI there there is no further possibility of improving the Economy, also the new tech companies would have relocated to Veridia already.
(B) Several neighboring island nations with similar economies have successfully diversified into technology-related industries after investing in high-speed internet infrastructure.
This pretty much supports the argument, tech related growth, supportive survey, not stated in the passage. So strengthens
(C) The government has secured a low-interest loan from an international development bank to finance the majority of the network's construction costs.
This statement actually solves one of the problems critiques have cited but not supports the central idea of the argument.
(D) Studies have shown that access to high-speed internet can significantly improve educational outcomes and access to healthcare services in rural communities.
Out of scope, not related to HSI vs Economy.
(E) Veridia's tourism sector is increasingly relying on online bookings and digital marketing strategies that would be enhanced by faster and more reliable internet access.
This is a tricky ans, most of them would fall for this. cuz this is acutally using the internet to fuel the economic growth, but in tourism field but not the tech backed economic growth.
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