PrepTest 153 - Section 4 - Passage 2 - Question 11

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This passage is based on an article published in 1996.

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Problem · Decline of indigenous languages

Explanation · Government policies discouraged use of indigenous languages

Solution · More study and preservation of indigenous languages

Language classes in university, more representation in film and radio

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Author's perspective · Radio is particularly effective

Support · Radio is accessible, practical, and strengthens communities

Threat to solution · Increasing Internet use

English dominates Internet, so indigenous speakers focus on English and neglect indigenous languages

Author's proposed solution · Indigneous radio programming should reflect indigenous oral traditions

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Strongly implied. In the author's analysis, successful radio programming should integrate language into community life, e.g., word games and songs. The author specifically criticizes lessons that are disconnected from the culture as ineffectively.

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The claim in (B) is that preservation → cooperation from (1) speakers of the language, (2) other members of their communities, and (3) members and institutions of society as a whole. The author may agree that (1) and (2) are necessary. But given that the author views language preservation as something that can succeed through the right kind of community efforts, it’s unclear that he views society-wide participation as required.

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Unsupported. The passage did not discuss lack of consensus among tribal elders.

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Unsupported. The passage did not discuss efficiency nor economic environment.

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Anti-supported. The author views language preservation as something that can succeed through the right kind of community efforts.

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