Q1. Read the following passage and answer the question that follows.
As a generation, we are rethinking what we are to others. Our technological prowess has become a wireless lifeline for others. Some of us apply ourselves to innovation: hackathons and other forms of technological creativity. Our families look to us to know how to use technology both to waste time and to make meaning. Some of us set up Facetime for those denied face-to-face time. We show them it will be OK, that digital relationships are real relationships – though in fact we are not always sure.
Which of the following will be the most MEANINGFUL conclusion of the passage?
A Technological advancement helps society derive meaning from work
B The Pandemic has increased societal dependence on technology
C Technology is destroying families and communities
D Technology usage has changed social relations for this generation
E Change is the only constant in life, so people must embrace technology
EXPLANATION
.D
The passage discusses how the current generation is rethinking its role in relation to others, emphasizing the impact of technological prowess as a lifeline, the role of innovation, and the use of technology in both wasting time and making meaning. Additionally, the passage highlights the setting up of FaceTime for remote interactions and the assertion that digital relationships are real, though uncertainties exist. This suggests a transformation in social relations due to technology use.
Therefore, D is the correct answer.
Q2. Read the following excerpt carefully.
In the future, hydrogen may form a significant part of our energy systems. Today it is mostly used in oil refineries and fertiliser but in the future hydrogen could power our cars, heat our homes, and fuel industry. A recent McKinsey study suggested that in less than 25 years, hydrogen could account for 18% of global
energy consumption and reduce carbon dioxide emissions from current levels by some 6 gigatons….
Which of the following sentences will MOST logically complete the above excerpt?
A The impact of such a change in the energy system would be huge, potentially generating $2,500 billion in revenue globally and creating more than 30 million jobs.
B Germany unsuccessfully experimented with trains fuelled by hydrogen.
C Hydrogen can be made through reformation, electrolysis, or pyrolysis, comes labelled in different colours
from simple green to more complicated turquoise, can be stored as a gas, cryogenic liquid, converted to ammonia or even borane and then finally made useful through a fuel cell, engine, or burner.
D Despite the potential, 90% of the general population knew nothing about hydrogen technology.
E Earlier, experts thought that hydrogen fuel would be too expensive
EXPLANATION
A
Option A is the correct answer because it logically extends the information provided in the excerpt about the future potential of hydrogen in energy systems. The excerpt discusses how hydrogen may play a significant role
in our energy systems, and Option A complements this by introducing the potential impact of such a change. It mentions the economic aspects, stating that the impact could be huge, potentially generating $2,500 billion in
revenue globally and creating more than 30 million jobs. This additional information aligns with the broader implications of adopting hydrogen as a significant part of energy systems, making Option A the most logical
completion of the excerpt.
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