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Passage 1
In many societies, technological progress is often equated with cultural
advancement. Yet this assumption ignores the possibility that rapid
innovation may disrupt traditions that once provided communities with
stability and identity. While technology undeniably expands human capability,
it also reshapes social relationships and the values people attach to them.
Historically, communities maintained cohesion through shared practices such
as storytelling, communal gatherings, and rituals. These activities reinforced
cultural continuity across generations. However, the rise of digital
communication has altered these patterns by prioritizing efficiency and
accessibility over physical presence.
Some critics argue that this shift weakens social bonds, replacing meaningful
interactions with superficial exchanges. Others contend that technology
merely transforms—not diminishes—human connection. According to this
view, online communities create new forms of participation that transcend
geographic boundaries.
The debate ultimately reflects a broader tension between preservation and
adaptation. Societies must determine whether technological change should be
moderated to protect cultural traditions or embraced as an inevitable
evolution of human interaction.
Questions 1–5
1. The primary purpose of the passage is to:
A. Argue that technological innovation should be restricted
B. Examine differing perspectives on technology’s influence on culture
C. Demonstrate that traditional communities were superior
D. Prove that digital communication improves social relationships