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Answer: ASet 2: Cross-Text Connections
Explanation
PASSAGE
Text 1 Standardized testing provides an objective measure of student performance. It allows schools to compare results and identify areas for improvement. Text 2 Critics argue that these tests measure test-taking ability more than actual intelligence. Furthermore, they can force teachers to 'teach to the test,' narrowing the curriculum.
What is the primary concern raised by Text 2 regarding the utility mentioned in Text 1?
A. The metric may be invalid and negatively impact the breadth of education.✓ Correct
B. Tests are too easy.
C. Schools do not need to improve.
D. Students love taking tests.
Detailed Explanation
Text 1: Objective/Improvement. Text 2: Measures ability not intelligence/Narrows curriculum. Concern: Validity/Negative impact.
Key Evidence:
• "measure test-taking ability"
• "narrowing the curriculum"
Why others are wrong: B (Not mentioned.), C (Not mentioned.), D (Opposite.).