Question

which of the following statements best describes the difference in tone of the two passages in their discussion of the future of the tmt?
a passage a is eager, and passage b is cautionary
b passage a is lighthearted, and passage b is apathetic.
c passage a is determined, and passage b is dispassionate.
d passage a is flippant, and passage b is despondent.

Explanation:

To solve this, we analyze each option:

• Option B: "Apathetic" (no interest) is unlikely for a passage discussing TMT's future. Eliminate B.
• Option D: "Flippant" (disrespectful) and "despondent" (hopeless) don't fit typical academic tones about a project's future. Eliminate D.
• Option A: "Eager" implies excitement, but if Passage A shows determination (e.g., committed to TMT's future) and Passage B is neutral (dispassionate, presenting facts without emotion), A is less accurate.
• Option C: "Determined" (showing resolve) for Passage A and "dispassionate" (neutral, objective) for Passage B matches typical tones in discussing a project's future—Passage A might be resolute about TMT's future, Passage B objective.

Answer:

C. Passage A is determined, and Passage B is dispassionate.