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The author included the information in paragraph 5 most likely to —

• substantiate the authenticity of his argument

• explain the World Economic Forum’s purpose

• list the characteristics and advances in technology

• promote Professor Schwab’s book about the next revolution

Which phrase in paragraph 8 helps the reader understand the meaning of postulates?

• outlines his concerns 

• unwilling to adapt

• regulate these technologies

• inequalities could grow

The author includes the concession in paragraph 8 most likely to —

• describe the various methods used by society when embracing new technology

• establish that there are inherent dangers in developing and managing new technology

• demonstrate how organizations should accept the responsibility of regulating new technology

• explain why governments and businesses refuse to work together when creating new technology

The graphic clarifies the idea that the fourth revolution will —

• need cyber systems more than computer systems

• double the number of cyber systems currently in use

• replace current automated systems with cyber systems

• enhance existing automation through the use of cyber systems

The author most likely included the graphic of the four revolutions to visually demonstrate the —

• progression of the revolutions as identified in paragraph 1

• types of technologies impacted as listed in paragraph 6

• number of jobs that are at risk as stated in paragraph 9

• ways that wealth and power will evolve as observed in paragraph 11

Which phrase in paragraph 9 helps the reader understand the meaning of automation?

• machines will replace workers

• across a vast spectrum

• from drivers to accountants

• estate agents to insurance agents

Argumentative texts are usually structured through a series of claims supported by evidence. Mark the box matching each phrase from the selection as a claim or as evidence used to support the author’s argument.

In short, it is the idea of smart factories in which machines are augmented with web connectivity and connected to a system that can visualize the entire production chain and make decisions on its own.

• Claim

• Evidence

Argumentative texts are usually structured through a series of claims supported by evidence. Mark the box matching each phrase from the selection as a claim or as evidence used to support the author’s argument.

And it’s well on its way and will change most of our jobs.

• Claim

• Evidence

Argumentative texts are usually structured through a series of claims supported by evidence. Mark the box matching each phrase from the selection as a claim or as evidence used to support the author’s argument.

In this fourth revolution, we are facing a range of new technologies that combine the physical, digital and biological worlds.

• Claim

• Evidence

Argumentative texts are usually structured through a series of claims supported by evidence. Mark the box matching each phrase from the selection as a claim or as evidence used to support the author’s argument.

These new technologies will impact all disciplines, economies and industries, and even challenge our ideas about what it means to be human.

• Claim

• Evidence