APTIS Long Text Comprehension 5

Question 1

An APTIS long reading passage describes a company's growth over ten years, then discusses a sudden decline. What is the most important question to ask when reading the decline section?

Accepted Answer

What caused the shift from growth to decline?

Answer

When a text narrates a reversal of fortune, identifying the causal factors is the central comprehension task for that section.

Question 2

A passage about biodiversity uses the phrase 'cascade effect' to describe how the loss of one species affects others. What does this term imply?

Accepted Answer

The loss of one species triggers a chain of related impacts throughout the ecosystem

Answer

A cascade describes a series of successive impacts, so 'cascade effect' means one loss sets off a chain of interconnected consequences.

Question 3

In an APTIS long text, the author quotes an expert and then immediately states: 'This view, while compelling, overlooks a crucial dimension.' What is the author doing?

Accepted Answer

Acknowledging the expert's argument before introducing a limitation

Answer

'While compelling' concedes partial merit, but 'overlooks a crucial dimension' signals the author's partial disagreement and intent to add nuance.

Question 4

A passage discusses both the advantages and disadvantages of social media for teenagers. At the end, the author writes: 'The evidence suggests a measured approach is advisable.' What is the author's final position?

Accepted Answer

A balanced, moderate approach to social media use is recommended

Answer

'Measured approach' means moderate and carefully considered, indicating the author favors balance rather than extremes.

Question 5

An APTIS reading text about climate policy states: 'Governments face a trilemma: affordability, reliability, and sustainability cannot all be maximized simultaneously.' What does 'trilemma' mean?

Accepted Answer

A situation with three competing goals that cannot all be fully achieved at once

Answer

A trilemma extends the dilemma concept to three competing constraints, meaning achieving one fully requires compromising the others.

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APTIS Long Text Comprehension 5