Tutors Teach Seniors New High Tech Tricks

Which specific detail from the text most convincingly backs the notion that the TECH program is successful in bridging the gap between generations?

• “They were going around town taking all these great pictures that they wanted to send to their family members,” she says.

• “So many teenagers think that seniors are just old people that don’t know anything,” she says.

• Perhaps most unexpected, some teen trainers and seniors have even become friends. They keep in touch long after class ends— through Facebook, of course.

• “I think it’s a very good idea to work on your patience,” he says, “and be more understanding when it comes to what’s going on in their minds.”

How does the text support the inference that the dynamics between seniors and teenagers in the TECH program are positive and mutually beneficial?

• The text highlights the seniors' frustration with technology and their inability to connect with their families.

• The text emphasizes the challenges faced by seniors in adapting to the rapidly changing technological landscape.

• The text describes the seniors' initial skepticism towards the teenagers' abilities to teach them.

• The text portrays the development of friendships and mutual respect between the teenagers and seniors.

1. What are the primary motivations behind the character's actions as indicated in the text? 

• Pamela Norr is motivated by a desire to help her own parents and other seniors overcome their technological challenges.

• Tucker Rampton is motivated by a sense of duty to help seniors learn about technology and bridge the generational gap.

• Sigrid Scully is motivated by a desire to stay connected with her family and overcome her fear of technology.

• All of the above.

1. How does the author's use of the word "clucking" in the passage influence the tone of the passage?

• It creates a humorous tone, highlighting the unexpected bond between the generations.

• It emphasizes the seniors' disapproval of the younger generation's behavior.

• It reinforces the idea that seniors are often seen as outdated and out of touch.

• It suggests that the seniors are critical of the younger generation's fashion choices.

1. What does the phrase "sensitivity training" suggest about the Pace University program?

• The program focuses on teaching students how to use technology effectively.

• The program encourages students to develop patience and empathy towards seniors.

• The program emphasizes the importance of respecting seniors' opinions.

• The program aims to help students understand the challenges faced by seniors.

1. In the context of the passage, the word "impairments" most nearly means:

• Limitations

• Weaknesses

• Differences

• Strengths