Read the following passage and answer the question. A civilisation proceeds in the direction of technology, it passes the point of supplying all the basic essentials of life, food, shelter, clothes…
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Read the following passage and answer the question.
A civilisation proceeds in the direction of technology, it passes the point of supplying all the basic essentials of life, food, shelter, clothes and warmth. Then we are faced with a choice between using technology to provide and fulfill needs which have hitherto been regarded as unnecessary or, on the other hand, using technology to reduce the number of hours of work which a man must do in order to earn a given standard of living. In other words, we either raise our standard of living above that necessary for comfort and happiness or we leave it at this level and work shorter hours. I shall take it as axiomatic that mankind has, by that time, chosen the latter alternative. The men will be working shortly and shorter hours in their paid employment.
A civilisation proceeds in the direction of technology, it passes the point of supplying all the basic essentials of life, food, shelter, clothes and warmth. Then we are faced with a choice between using technology to provide and fulfill needs which have hitherto been regarded as unnecessary or, on the other hand, using technology to reduce the number of hours of work which a man must do in order to earn a given standard of living. In other words, we either raise our standard of living above that necessary for comfort and happiness or we leave it at this level and work shorter hours. I shall take it as axiomatic that mankind has, by that time, chosen the latter alternative. The men will be working shortly and shorter hours in their paid employment.
What does increased use of technology imply?
- An advanced stage in human civilisation
- A backward step in human culture
- Unnecessary comfort and happiness for mankind
- Men's zest for more and more work
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: A - An advanced stage in human civilisation
The passage links technology with a civilisation that has moved past the point of supplying the basic essentials of life, so increased use of technology marks an advanced stage of civilisation. It is not treated as a backward step, the author does not call comfort unnecessary, and he expects shorter, not longer, working hours.
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