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Answer: ASet 1: Cross-Text Connections
Explanation
PASSAGE
Text 1 Remote work has improved work-life balance for many employees. Without the daily commute, workers have more time for family and personal hobbies. Text 2 However, remote work can blur the boundaries between professional and personal life. Many employees report feeling like they are 'always on,' leading to burnout.
What is the central tension described between the two texts?
A. The gain in time versus the loss of clear separation between work and home.✓ Correct
B. Remote work is illegal but popular.
C. Commuting is good for health.
D. Family time causes burnout.
Detailed Explanation
Text 1: Gain time (No commute). Text 2: Blur boundaries/Always on (Burnout). Tension: Time vs Separation.
Key Evidence:
• "more time"
• "blur the boundaries"
• "always on"
Why others are wrong: B (Not illegal.), C (Not mentioned.), D (Work causes it.).