Set 6: Cross-Text Connections (Intermediate)
Explanation
PASSAGE
Text 1 Universal Basic Income (UBI) proposes giving every citizen a fixed amount of money regardless of employment. Proponents argue this provides a safety net that encourages innovation and education by removing the fear of poverty. Text 2 Opponents argue that UBI disincentivizes work. If basic needs are met without labor, they claim productivity will plummet, and the cost of the program will cause hyperinflation.
What is the fundamental disagreement regarding human motivation between the texts?
Detailed Answer Explanation
This question asks you to compare perspectives from two passages. Text 1: Safety net -> Innovation (Security fosters ambition). Text 2: Needs met -> No work (Necessity drives labor). Disagreement on motivation. 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:
• "encourages innovation"
• "disincentivizes work"
Why others are wrong: A (Cost causes inflation.), C (Encourages innovation.), D (Text 1 says innovation.).
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