Set 8: Central Ideas (Intermediate)
Explanation
PASSAGE
The following text discusses a language concept from George Orwell's *1984*. Newspeak is the fictional language of Oceania in George Orwell's novel *1984*. It is a controlled language of simplified grammar and restricted vocabulary designed to limit the range of thought. The regime believes that if there are no words to express a rebellious thought, then the thought itself becomes impossible. By systematically destroying words, the Party aims to narrow the range of consciousness and make 'thoughtcrime' literally impossible.
According to the text, what is the ultimate goal of Newspeak?
Detailed Explanation
Choice D is the best answer. The text states that Newspeak is 'designed to limit the range of thought.' It further explains that the goal is to ensure that 'if there are no words to express a rebellious thought, then the thought itself becomes impossible' and to make 'thoughtcrime literally impossible.' This aligns with Choice D.
Choice A is incorrect because efficiency is not mentioned as the goal; control is.
Choice C is incorrect because the text says it aims to 'narrow the range of consciousness,' which is the opposite of expanding capabilities.
Choice B is incorrect because trade is not mentioned.
Key Evidence:
• "designed to limit the range of thought"
• "make 'thoughtcrime' literally impossible"
Why others are wrong: A (Unsupported - text discusses thought control), C (Contradicts text - text discusses narrowing consciousness), B (Irrelevant - text does not mention trade).
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