Will WiFi Destroy Mount Everest + paired questions

26 In paragraph 8, the word exhilarating means something that —

• F creates happiness and excitement

• G prompts a longing to return home

• H provokes a fear of the unknown

• J gives assistance and comfort

27 In 2008, what did the author notice about how the new technology was affecting those who work near Mount Everest?

• A They did not have the means to take advantage of the new technology.

• B They were becoming much more efficient in their jobs.

• C They preferred to stick with traditional forms of communication.

• D They were embracing the new technology rapidly.

28 What is the most likely reason the author wrote the article?

• F To recall how his love of trekking in the Himalaya in Nepal developed

• G To show readers that bringing broadband service to the Himalaya is dangerous

• H To convince readers that Internet service has changed the experience of trekking the Himalaya

• J To criticize the growing popularity of Mount Everest with climbers and tourists

29 How does the author try to convince readers of his point in paragraph 9?

• A He fondly describes his past experiences.

• B He provides expert testimony from other climbers.

• C He acknowledges that his experiences may have been rare.

• D He provides an emotional appeal for change.

30 Read this sentence from paragraph 14. Based on this sentence, the reader can conclude that —

• F the Himalaya is a difficult place for disconnecting from the modern world

• G making a real connection in the modern world demands effort

• H the impulse to be connected to others is a modern phenomenon

• J modern society does not value connectedness

31 In which sentence does the author seem to accept that technology on Mount Everest is inevitable?

• A This was what many travelers were looking for: places so hard to get to, and so different from the world we knew, that their very existence seemed almost miraculous.

• B When I first trekked the Everest route, in October 1983, it felt as though I’d entered a world completely detached from the familiar.

• C Sitting in a cozy inn, immersed in conversation, was far more seductive than surfing the Web.

• D We are far past the time when we can expect to find a Shangri-La, anywhere, beyond the reach of the Internet.

32 The photograph and its caption make the use of technology atop Mount Everest seem —

• F challenging

• G elitist

• H normal

• J whimsical

33 What is a significant difference between the opinions expressed in both articles?

• A The author of “Living Alone Is the New Norm” uses research to convey his ideas, while the author of “Will Wi-Fi Ruin Mount Everest?” largely relies on personal experience.

• B The author of “Living Alone Is the New Norm” accepts change brought about by technology, while the author of “Will Wi-Fi Ruin Mount Everest?” rejects it.

• C The author of “Living Alone Is the New Norm” thinks social interaction is important, while the author of “Will Wi-Fi Ruin Mount Everest?” favors a life of social isolation.

• D The author of “Living Alone Is the New Norm” predicts improvements in the environment, while the author of “Will Wi-Fi Ruin Mount Everest?” foresees ecological trouble.

34 How are the authors of the articles similar?

• F Both worry that their views may be out of step with those of the majority.

• G Both are interested in how changes to culture affect the human experience.

• H Both express an intention to continue their research.

• J Both believe it is important to examine trends in other cultures.

35 Both articles conclude with a —

• A bold contradiction

• B stern warning

• C reflective suggestion

• D pessimistic prediction