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Answer: ASet 2: Cross-Text Connections
Explanation
PASSAGE
Text 1 Digital literacy is now essential for employment. Most jobs require basic computer skills, and being offline can severely limit career prospects. Text 2 A 'digital divide' exists between potential employees. Those in low-income areas often lack access to high-speed internet and computers, putting them at a significant disadvantage in the job market.
Based on the texts, how does the 'digital divide' impact economic equality?
A. It exacerbates inequality by denying essential job skills to lower-income populations.✓ Correct
B. It helps everyone get a job.
C. It encourages people to work in factories.
D. It makes computers cheaper.
Detailed Explanation
Text 1: Digital skills needed for jobs. Text 2: Poor lack access (Digital divide). Impact: Disadvantage -> Inequality.
Key Evidence:
• "essential for employment"
• "lack access"
• "significant disadvantage"
Why others are wrong: B (Disadvantage.), C (Not mentioned.), D (Cost not key point.).