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Set 4: Cross-Text Connections

Explanation

Answer: A

PASSAGE

Text 1 Universities are centers of higher learning designed to pursue truth. Academic freedom allows professors to research and teach without censorship. Text 2 However, universities are also businesses. They must attract students and funding. This can create pressure to prioritize profitable research or avoid controversial topics that might alienate donots.

What conflict does Text 2 identify within the institution described in Text 1?

A. The tension between academic integrity and financial viability.✓ Correct
B. Professors do not want to teach.
C. Students do not want to learn.
D. Research is too expensive.

Detailed Explanation

Text 1: Truth/Academic Freedom (Integrity). Text 2: Business/Profit/Avoid controversy (Financial). Tension: Integrity vs Money.

Key Evidence:

• "pursue truth"

• "also businesses"

• "pressure to prioritize profitable"

Why others are wrong: B (Not mentioned.), C (Need to attract them.), D (Funding needed.).

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