Set 6: Cross-Text Connections
Explanation
PASSAGE
Text 1 Globalization has connected the world economy. Goods are cheaper because they are manufactured in countries with lower labor costs. Text 2 This interconnectivity makes the global economy fragile. A supply chain disruption in one country can cause shortages and inflation worldwide, as seen during the pandemic.
Which choice best describes the vulnerability introduced by the system in Text 1, according to Text 2?
Detailed Answer Explanation
This question asks you to compare perspectives from two passages. Text 1: Connected/Cheaper. Text 2: Fragile/Disruption causes global shortage. Vulnerability: Interdependence. Understanding how the authors relate to each other's views is essential. Identify whether they agree, disagree, or address different aspects of the topic. Focus on their specific claims and conclusions. When comparing texts, first identify each author's thesis or main argument. Then determine how these positions interact: do they complement each other, contradict each other, or address different aspects of the same issue? The relationship between texts reveals deeper meaning.
Key Evidence:
• "interconnectivity makes ... fragile"
• "disruption ... causes shortages ... worldwide"
Why others are wrong: C (Not mentioned.), D (Not mentioned.), A (Text 1 says cheaper.).
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