Living Alone Is the New Norm and Will WiFi Ruin Mount Everest

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

• A is the correct answer because the author of "Living Alone is The New Norm" uses research to explain his ideas, while the author of "Will Wi-Fi Ruin Mount Everest?" describes his personal experiences and provides anecdotes to support his ideas.

• B is the correct answer because the author of "Living Alone is the New Norm" primarily discusses technology in the form of digital media, without a strong opinion of whether the media should be accepted or discouraged. The author of "Will Wi-Fi Ruin Mount Everest?" discusses technology usage on Mount Everest, but he does not reject it.

• C is the correct answer because both authors include positive discussions of social interactions; however, there is no evidence that the author of "Will Wi-Fi ruin Mount Everest?" favors a life of social isolation.

• D is the correct answer because neither author discusses improvements to the environment or predictions of ecological trouble.

#34 How are the authors of articles similar?

• F is the correct answer because there is no evidence to indicate that the author of either article worries that his views are not aligned with most of society.

• G is the correct answer because the authors of both articles indicate that cultural changes can affect the human experience. In "Living Alone Is the New Norm," the author discusses living alone as an acceptable lifestyle, while the author of "Will Wi-Fi Ruin Mont Everest?" discusses Internet connectivity in remote locations and its impact on humanity.

• H is the correct answer because there is no evidence that either author intends to continue his research.

• J is the correct answer because although both authors mention societal trends, there is no evidence that either author is encouraging readers to examine trends in other cultures.

#35 Both articles conclude with a--

• A is the correct answer because neither author concludes by presenting a bold contradiction.

• B is the correct answer because although both authors suggest that individuals connect with other or nature, neither issues a stern warning.

• C is the correct answer because both authors end their articles by offering reflective suggestions about people connecting in a meaningful way. The author of "Living Alone Is The New Norm" offers the idea that living alone leads to reconnecting, while the author of "Will Wi-Fi Ruin Mount Everest?" suggests that people take the time to consider which connections are important.

• D is the correct answer because both authors present optimistic ideas throughout; neither ends with a pessimistic prediction.

#36 Which statement do both articles support?

• F is the correct answer because there is no claim in either article that life was better prior to the introduction of the Internet.

• G is the correct answer because both authors explore how cultural changes occur and the idea that change is inevitable. In "Living Alone Is The New Norm," the author writes that living alone is a growing phenomenon that is changing how people live. The author of "Will Wi-Fi Ruin Mount Everest?" explores how technology access has changed the environment and communities surrounding Mount Everest.

• H is the correct answer because although both authors examine ways humans have adapted to changes, there is no evidence in either article that most people dislike change.

• J is the correct answer because although both authors mention technology and being constantly connected to others, the author of "Living Alone Is The new Norm" does not focus on the idea that technology should be embraced.

#37 The tone of both questions can best be described as--

• A is the correct answer because although dangerous situations are discussed in the quotation from "Will Wi-Fi Ruin Mount Everest?," a guarded tone is not found in either quotation.

• B is the correct answer because a surprised tone is not found in either quotation.

• C is the correct answer because an incredulous tone is not found in either quotation.

• D is the correct answer because both quotations have a positive tone. In the quote from "Living Alone Is The New Norm," people who live alone are described as "thriving." In the quote from "Will Wi-Fi Ruin Mount Everest?," the author writes that technology will "save lives."