Text 1: Journalist Maria Santos reports on citizen journalism. "Social media enables ordinary people to document and share news," Santos writes. "Eyewitness footage often reaches audiences before traditional media can respond."
Text 2: Media professor Dr. Robert Hayes studies misinformation. "Citizen journalism lacks editorial oversight," Hayes notes. "Unverified content spreads rapidly, and emotional videos can mislead without context. Professional journalism's verification processes remain essential."
How does Hayes's analysis in Text 2 relate to Santos's reporting in Text 1?
It celebrates the same developments Santos describes
It acknowledges citizen journalism's speed while questioning its reliability
It argues that social media should be banned entirely
It claims eyewitness accounts have no value
Correct Answer: B
Choice B is the correct answer. Hayes doesn't deny citizen journalism's speed ("spreads rapidly") but questions reliability (lacks "verification processes"). He balances speed against accuracy.
- Evidence: Hayes acknowledges rapid spread while emphasizing verification needs.
- Reasoning: Speed and reliability are separate considerations.
- Conclusion: Hayes accepts velocity claims while questioning quality.
Choice A is incorrect because Hayes expresses concern, not celebration. Choice C is incorrect because Hayes advocates for professional verification, not bans. Choice D is incorrect because Hayes questions context, not inherent value.