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RC set 10
1-a
2-b
3-a
OA for RC 10 c,c,a1. c Refer to the initial lines of the passage “Bruce Robbins's
excellent article points up the paradox of
cosmopolitanism - that it seems 'perpetually torn
between an empirical dimension and a normative
dimension'. For Robbins, the paradox of
cosmopolitanism is rooted in the limited empirical sense
of political community”. Empirical dimension in the
passage is synonymous with the empirical realities
which contradict the normative dimension /
cosmopolitan aspirations. Options (a) and (b) are parts
of the 'normative dimension'. Option (d) is a paradox
arising due to both dimensions. Option (c) is the correct
answer as 'the lack of shared fate leads to inequalities
in practice', which is an empirical reality.
2. c Option (a) is incorrect. It is a fear expressed by the
author at the end of paragraph 3 and not an inference
from the passage. Option (b) is incorrect as it can be
seen from the last paragraph that Cosmopolitan
theorists are challenging these principles and seek to
replace them. Option (4) is the reverse of what the
author feels. Refer to the lines in paragraph 3 - “This
article suggests that the 'cosmopolitan paradox' - the
gap between universal aspiration and hierarchical
practice - is not merely one of cosmopolitan
'consciousness' lagging behind an immanent
cosmopolitan 'reality'. Rather, the paradox is rooted in
the essence of the cosmopolitan thesis itself. The
limitations of abstract normative cosmopolitan
conceptions of 'rights' and 'responsibilities'. It is clear
that there is a lag between the cosmopolitan
consciousness and reality. Option (c) can be inferred
as the author says that the paradox is rooted in the
thesis and its conception itself.
3. a The passage does not directly mention the advocates
of nationalism. So, option (b) is not the author's primary
concern. Option (c) is incorrect, as the author's opinion
on whether the paradox will continue cannot be
determined from the passage. Option (d) is what Robbin
feels in the initial lines of paragraph 2. The author has
not made this his primary concern. Option (a) correctly
describes the author's primary concern in the passage.
The author explores the Cosmopolitan paradox, which
is talked about in an article, and goes on with solutions
and reasons for the same.
excellent article points up the paradox of
cosmopolitanism - that it seems 'perpetually torn
between an empirical dimension and a normative
dimension'. For Robbins, the paradox of
cosmopolitanism is rooted in the limited empirical sense
of political community”. Empirical dimension in the
passage is synonymous with the empirical realities
which contradict the normative dimension /
cosmopolitan aspirations. Options (a) and (b) are parts
of the 'normative dimension'. Option (d) is a paradox
arising due to both dimensions. Option (c) is the correct
answer as 'the lack of shared fate leads to inequalities
in practice', which is an empirical reality.
2. c Option (a) is incorrect. It is a fear expressed by the
author at the end of paragraph 3 and not an inference
from the passage. Option (b) is incorrect as it can be
seen from the last paragraph that Cosmopolitan
theorists are challenging these principles and seek to
replace them. Option (4) is the reverse of what the
author feels. Refer to the lines in paragraph 3 - “This
article suggests that the 'cosmopolitan paradox' - the
gap between universal aspiration and hierarchical
practice - is not merely one of cosmopolitan
'consciousness' lagging behind an immanent
cosmopolitan 'reality'. Rather, the paradox is rooted in
the essence of the cosmopolitan thesis itself. The
limitations of abstract normative cosmopolitan
conceptions of 'rights' and 'responsibilities'. It is clear
that there is a lag between the cosmopolitan
consciousness and reality. Option (c) can be inferred
as the author says that the paradox is rooted in the
thesis and its conception itself.
3. a The passage does not directly mention the advocates
of nationalism. So, option (b) is not the author's primary
concern. Option (c) is incorrect, as the author's opinion
on whether the paradox will continue cannot be
determined from the passage. Option (d) is what Robbin
feels in the initial lines of paragraph 2. The author has
not made this his primary concern. Option (a) correctly
describes the author's primary concern in the passage.
The author explores the Cosmopolitan paradox, which
is talked about in an article, and goes on with solutions
and reasons for the same.
NEW DELHI: This year, the much-anticipated Jaipur Literature Festival will have a special touch of spirituality with an underlying theme of Buddha's influence on the literary.
And who better than the Dalai Lama to throw open this discussion.
The Tibetan spiritual leader will grace the festival this year and will share with the attendees his pearls of wisdom and philosophy.
The five-day literary event will discuss through a series of sessions this year the influence of Buddhism on philosophy and literature and how writers view the influence of this ancient religion on their writings.
The festival that hogged much attention last year due to Salman Rushdie's planned visit - that ultimately did not materialise - is scheduled to take place from January 24 to January 28 at its regular venue, the Diggi Palace.
Besides a long list of national and international authors, an added attraction this time will be the Dalai Lama, the festival organisers announced today.
"Literature has played a major role in my life," the spiritual leader said.
"Since childhood, reading has been of great importance to me and I am often reminded of the immense kindness of the scholars of the past who translated a vast array of Buddhist literature into Tibetan.
"I look forward to attending the Jaipur Literature Festival and meeting people writing and reading today," he said on his plans to attend the literary ********.
Organisers said the Dalai Lama's visit adds a special touch to one of the festival's focus themes of this year - of The Buddha in Literature.
The festival will also be enriched by Buddhist devotional songs.
A number of renowned Pakistani authors are also scheduled to attend the festival, despite the recent stiffening of relations on the LoC that have spilled over to the cultural realm.
Authors of the likes of Mohammad Hanif and H M Naqvi from across the border have traditionally drawn significant audiences at the festival each year. Hanif is set to return again this year, so is Nadeem Aslam who has attended the festival earlier.
Jamil Ahmad, the author of the critically acclaimed "The Wandering Falcon" is also scheduled to attend.
The festival in general will have some of its focus on women's issues and Buddhism of course.
A session called "If You Meet the Buddha on the Road" will have discussions between several authors on their experiences with Buddhism and their exploration of the many paths of the Buddha's dharma, while in another session authors like Ajay Navaria and Kancha Ilaiah will share the Dalit perspectives on Buddhism.
"At Jaipur we have a long tradition of studying the confluence of the two great streams of Indian literature and spirituality. Up to now, we have concentrated on the Sufi and Bhakti traditions; now we have the pleasure of wandering through the rich pastures of Buddhist literature.
"The presence of the Dalai Lama is a particular honour for the festival and a delight for me personally," said festival co-director William Dalrymple said.
Among the speakers that will be part of several sessions on the theme of the Buddha are Victor Chan, Karma Ura, Siddiq Wahid, Ranjini Obeyesekere, Nayanjot Lahiri and Benoy Behl.
"Gautama the Buddha's impact on humanity lies beyond religion and theology... Today Buddhism is a way of life for many people around the world. The internal journey of awakening and personal evolution is mirrored in the literature, art and cultural practice of Buddhism.
"Our sessions on 'The Buddha in Literature' are a tribute to the way of seeing and knowing taught by the Buddha," said festival co-director Namita Gokhale said.
Besides, Victor Chan, co-author of The Wisdom of Compassion with the Dalai Lama, will also share his insights on meditative practice and the importance of humour, optimism and forgiveness in a session also to be attended by renowned Bhutanese writer Kunzang Choden.
Plz write summary n central idea for this
source:
http://articles.economictimes.indiatimes.com/2013-01-21/news/36462800_1_diggi-palace-spiritual-leader-festival-co-director
And who better than the Dalai Lama to throw open this discussion.
The Tibetan spiritual leader will grace the festival this year and will share with the attendees his pearls of wisdom and philosophy.
The five-day literary event will discuss through a series of sessions this year the influence of Buddhism on philosophy and literature and how writers view the influence of this ancient religion on their writings.
The festival that hogged much attention last year due to Salman Rushdie's planned visit - that ultimately did not materialise - is scheduled to take place from January 24 to January 28 at its regular venue, the Diggi Palace.
Besides a long list of national and international authors, an added attraction this time will be the Dalai Lama, the festival organisers announced today.
"Literature has played a major role in my life," the spiritual leader said.
"Since childhood, reading has been of great importance to me and I am often reminded of the immense kindness of the scholars of the past who translated a vast array of Buddhist literature into Tibetan.
"I look forward to attending the Jaipur Literature Festival and meeting people writing and reading today," he said on his plans to attend the literary ********.
Organisers said the Dalai Lama's visit adds a special touch to one of the festival's focus themes of this year - of The Buddha in Literature.
The festival will also be enriched by Buddhist devotional songs.
A number of renowned Pakistani authors are also scheduled to attend the festival, despite the recent stiffening of relations on the LoC that have spilled over to the cultural realm.
Authors of the likes of Mohammad Hanif and H M Naqvi from across the border have traditionally drawn significant audiences at the festival each year. Hanif is set to return again this year, so is Nadeem Aslam who has attended the festival earlier.
Jamil Ahmad, the author of the critically acclaimed "The Wandering Falcon" is also scheduled to attend.
The festival in general will have some of its focus on women's issues and Buddhism of course.
A session called "If You Meet the Buddha on the Road" will have discussions between several authors on their experiences with Buddhism and their exploration of the many paths of the Buddha's dharma, while in another session authors like Ajay Navaria and Kancha Ilaiah will share the Dalit perspectives on Buddhism.
"At Jaipur we have a long tradition of studying the confluence of the two great streams of Indian literature and spirituality. Up to now, we have concentrated on the Sufi and Bhakti traditions; now we have the pleasure of wandering through the rich pastures of Buddhist literature.
"The presence of the Dalai Lama is a particular honour for the festival and a delight for me personally," said festival co-director William Dalrymple said.
Among the speakers that will be part of several sessions on the theme of the Buddha are Victor Chan, Karma Ura, Siddiq Wahid, Ranjini Obeyesekere, Nayanjot Lahiri and Benoy Behl.
"Gautama the Buddha's impact on humanity lies beyond religion and theology... Today Buddhism is a way of life for many people around the world. The internal journey of awakening and personal evolution is mirrored in the literature, art and cultural practice of Buddhism.
"Our sessions on 'The Buddha in Literature' are a tribute to the way of seeing and knowing taught by the Buddha," said festival co-director Namita Gokhale said.
Besides, Victor Chan, co-author of The Wisdom of Compassion with the Dalai Lama, will also share his insights on meditative practice and the importance of humour, optimism and forgiveness in a session also to be attended by renowned Bhutanese writer Kunzang Choden.
Plz write summary n central idea for this
source:
http://articles.economictimes.indiatimes.com/2013-01-21/news/36462800_1_diggi-palace-spiritual-leader-festival-co-director
@ankitpurohit991
cn't blive i got it all correct.. I was not even sure for a single ques
tough passages sahi ho jate hain..
cn't blive i got it all correct.. I was not even sure for a single ques
tough passages sahi ho jate hain..
SET J1
Directions for Questions 1 to 3: Read the passage given below and answer the questions that follow.
THERE is widespread disappointment with economists now because we did not forecast or prevent the financial crisis of 2008. The Economist's articles of July 18th on the state of economics were an interesting attempt to take stock of two fields, macroeconomics and financial economics, but both pieces were dominated by the views of people who have seized on the crisis as an opportunity to restate criticisms they had voiced long before 2008. Macroeconomists in particular were caricatured as a lost generation educated in the use of valueless, even harmful, mathematical models, an education that made them incapable of conducting sensible economic policy. I think this caricature is nonsense and of no value in thinking about the larger questions: What can the public reasonably expect of specialists in these areas, and how well has it been served by them in the current crisis?
One thing we are not going to have, now or ever, is a set of models that forecasts sudden falls in the value of financial assets, like the declines that followed the failure of Lehman Brothers in September. This is nothing new. It has been known for more than 40 years and is one of the main implications of Eugene Fama's “efficient-market hypothesis” (EMH), which states that the price of a financial asset reflects all relevant, generally available information. If an economist had a formula that could reliably forecast crises a week in advance, say, then that formula would become part of generally available information and prices would fall a week earlier. The term “efficient” as used here means that individuals use information in their own private interest. It has nothing to do with socially desirable pricing; people often confuse the two.
Mr Fama arrived at the EMH through some simple theoretical examples. This simplicity was criticised in The Economist's briefing, as though the EMH applied only to these hypothetical cases. But Mr Fama tested the predictions of the EMH on the behaviour of actual prices. These tests could have come out either way, but they came out very favourably. His empirical work was novel and carefully executed. It has been thoroughly challenged by a flood of criticism which has served mainly to confirm the accuracy of the hypothesis. Over the years exceptions and “anomalies” have been discovered (even tiny departures are interesting if you are managing enough money) but for the purposes of macroeconomic analysis and forecasting these departures are too small to matter. The main lesson we should take away from the EMH for policymaking purposes is the futility of trying to deal with crises and recessions by finding central bankers and regulators who can identify and puncture bubbles. If these people exist, we will not be able to afford them.
Q.1 The author's primary purpose in the passage is to
a show how economists have served the public during the crisis of 2008 and the fallacy of labelling them as obsolete.
b show the futility of labelling economists as having become obsolete and the role of the Efficient Market Hypothesis in the 2008 economic crisis.
c show argue that the Efficient Market Hypothesis model has lessons in store for economists and people.
d put forth his views regarding the Efficient Market Hypothesis in context to the present state of economics.
e None of these
Q.2 Which of the following can be inferred to be in line with the author's views in the passage?
a Macroeconomists cannot be caricatured as a lost generation as they have critical inputs for the future.
b Macroeconomists cannot be caricatured as a lost generation as they are capable of conducting sensible economic policy.
c Even though Macroeconomists have been caricatured as a lost generation, the caricatures become irrelevant when it comes to assessing the expectations of the public from the specialists in this area and how far these expectations were met by the macroeconomists during the 2008 crisis.
d Whether macroeconomists are a lost generation or not is irrelevant when we look at the role of economists in the economic crisis of 2008.
e None of these
Q.3 Which of the following statements can be inferred from the passage?
A. It is futile to expect specialists on economics to deal successfully with an economic crisis as they are too expensive even if available.
B. The author is an economist who is trying to explain by using the EMH Model that he could have never successfully forecast or prevented the economic crisis of 2008.
C. The economist's briefing deliberately overlooked the fact that Mr Fama had tested the EMH Model on actual prices.
a Only A
b A and B
c A, B and C
d None of the above
e Only B and C
SET J1
Directions for Questions 1 to 3: Read the passage given below and answer the questions that follow.
THERE is widespread disappointment with economists now because we did not forecast or prevent the financial crisis of 2008. The Economist's articles of July 18th on the state of economics were an interesting attempt to take stock of two fields, macroeconomics and financial economics, but both pieces were dominated by the views of people who have seized on the crisis as an opportunity to restate criticisms they had voiced long before 2008. Macroeconomists in particular were caricatured as a lost generation educated in the use of valueless, even harmful, mathematical models, an education that made them incapable of conducting sensible economic policy. I think this caricature is nonsense and of no value in thinking about the larger questions: What can the public reasonably expect of specialists in these areas, and how well has it been served by them in the current crisis?
One thing we are not going to have, now or ever, is a set of models that forecasts sudden falls in the value of financial assets, like the declines that followed the failure of Lehman Brothers in September. This is nothing new. It has been known for more than 40 years and is one of the main implications of Eugene Fama's “efficient-market hypothesis” (EMH), which states that the price of a financial asset reflects all relevant, generally available information. If an economist had a formula that could reliably forecast crises a week in advance, say, then that formula would become part of generally available information and prices would fall a week earlier. The term “efficient” as used here means that individuals use information in their own private interest. It has nothing to do with socially desirable pricing; people often confuse the two.
Mr Fama arrived at the EMH through some simple theoretical examples. This simplicity was criticised in The Economist's briefing, as though the EMH applied only to these hypothetical cases. But Mr Fama tested the predictions of the EMH on the behaviour of actual prices. These tests could have come out either way, but they came out very favourably. His empirical work was novel and carefully executed. It has been thoroughly challenged by a flood of criticism which has served mainly to confirm the accuracy of the hypothesis. Over the years exceptions and “anomalies” have been discovered (even tiny departures are interesting if you are managing enough money) but for the purposes of macroeconomic analysis and forecasting these departures are too small to matter. The main lesson we should take away from the EMH for policymaking purposes is the futility of trying to deal with crises and recessions by finding central bankers and regulators who can identify and puncture bubbles. If these people exist, we will not be able to afford them.
Q.1 The author's primary purpose in the passage is to
a show how economists have served the public during the crisis of 2008 and the fallacy of labelling them as obsolete.
b show the futility of labelling economists as having become obsolete and the role of the Efficient Market Hypothesis in the 2008 economic crisis.
c show argue that the Efficient Market Hypothesis model has lessons in store for economists and people.
d put forth his views regarding the Efficient Market Hypothesis in context to the present state of economics.
e None of these
Q.2 Which of the following can be inferred to be in line with the author's views in the passage?
a Macroeconomists cannot be caricatured as a lost generation as they have critical inputs for the future.
b Macroeconomists cannot be caricatured as a lost generation as they are capable of conducting sensible economic policy.
c Even though Macroeconomists have been caricatured as a lost generation, the caricatures become irrelevant when it comes to assessing the expectations of the public from the specialists in this area and how far these expectations were met by the macroeconomists during the 2008 crisis.
d Whether macroeconomists are a lost generation or not is irrelevant when we look at the role of economists in the economic crisis of 2008.
e None of these
Q.3 Which of the following statements can be inferred from the passage?
A. It is futile to expect specialists on economics to deal successfully with an economic crisis as they are too expensive even if available.
B. The author is an economist who is trying to explain by using the EMH Model that he could have never successfully forecast or prevented the economic crisis of 2008.
C. The economist's briefing deliberately overlooked the fact that Mr Fama had tested the EMH Model on actual prices.
a Only A
b A and B
c A, B and C
d None of the above
e Only B and C
@joyjitpal said:SET J1Directions for Questions 1 to 3: Read the passage given below and answer the questions that follow.THERE is widespread disappointment with economists now because we did not forecast or prevent the financial crisis of 2008. The Economist €™s articles of July 18th on the state of economics were an interesting attempt to take stock of two fields, macroeconomics
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SET Number 
I don't know 
I don't know Directions for questions 31 to 33: The passage given below is followed by a set of three questions.
Choose the most appropriate answer to each question.
Choose the most appropriate answer to each question.
I was recently shocked to read that several city councils in the UK are getting ready to expunge everyday
Latin words from the English lexicon. Along with 'via' and 'etc' would be banished 'viz' and 'i.e.', not to
speak of 'inter alia' and 'bona fide'. There goes away that exotic literary advantage. It was only recently that
Amrita, my 10-year-old, fighting against a tide of domestic protestations voted against romantic French
and prevalent Spanish and chose Latin as her second language in middle school. I had cheered her and
actually promised to help out with the homework, given that three out of five words in English are of Latin
origin. Blame this vicarious decision on my formative years but growing up in Mumbai, Latin was never an
option in my school, as our national language Hindi was strictly enforced. Shiv Sainiks had decreed that
ocal Marathi was de rigueur for all citizens of the city. I therefore ended up needing to speak three
additional languages, not to forget Tamil, my mother tongue.
Latin words from the English lexicon. Along with 'via' and 'etc' would be banished 'viz' and 'i.e.', not to
speak of 'inter alia' and 'bona fide'. There goes away that exotic literary advantage. It was only recently that
Amrita, my 10-year-old, fighting against a tide of domestic protestations voted against romantic French
and prevalent Spanish and chose Latin as her second language in middle school. I had cheered her and
actually promised to help out with the homework, given that three out of five words in English are of Latin
origin. Blame this vicarious decision on my formative years but growing up in Mumbai, Latin was never an
option in my school, as our national language Hindi was strictly enforced. Shiv Sainiks had decreed that
ocal Marathi was de rigueur for all citizens of the city. I therefore ended up needing to speak three
additional languages, not to forget Tamil, my mother tongue.
Languages rarely heard have always fascinated me. I always had this burning desire to speak them,
particularly when my travel stints exposed me to the strangest of tongues. Language CDs didn't help me
a whole lot. The thing about languages is that though you may be gifted with the art of penmanship, spoken
word skills are mostly inherited or acquired after birth. I have always packed my dog-eared phrasebook
along with my toothbrush and shaving cream for my travels. These haven't helped me much either, often
eliciting that controlled giggle or even outright laughter at my stuttered attempts. Printed words won't tell
you that Thai is a tonal language with grammatical minefields or Mandarin and Cantonese have a lilt to
hem flowing like Indian ink applied with a Chinese brush. These city councils argue that they needed to
create a language devoid of such linguistic minefields. However, there could be far-reaching consequences
n the professional community. Just like abstruse scientific papers and brain-twisting mathematical theorems,
egal documents are made to sound pompous with Latin words sprinkled generously all over those reams
of printed matter. With Latin slowly oozing out of our English dictionary our lawyers will be hard-pressed to
etain their mystifying status quo.
particularly when my travel stints exposed me to the strangest of tongues. Language CDs didn't help me
a whole lot. The thing about languages is that though you may be gifted with the art of penmanship, spoken
word skills are mostly inherited or acquired after birth. I have always packed my dog-eared phrasebook
along with my toothbrush and shaving cream for my travels. These haven't helped me much either, often
eliciting that controlled giggle or even outright laughter at my stuttered attempts. Printed words won't tell
you that Thai is a tonal language with grammatical minefields or Mandarin and Cantonese have a lilt to
hem flowing like Indian ink applied with a Chinese brush. These city councils argue that they needed to
create a language devoid of such linguistic minefields. However, there could be far-reaching consequences
n the professional community. Just like abstruse scientific papers and brain-twisting mathematical theorems,
egal documents are made to sound pompous with Latin words sprinkled generously all over those reams
of printed matter. With Latin slowly oozing out of our English dictionary our lawyers will be hard-pressed to
etain their mystifying status quo.
31. Which of the following is a suitable title for the passage?
(a) My Fascination with Languages
(b) Languages Seldom Spoken
(c) Should English be pruned?
(d) Latin: The Legal Language
(a) My Fascination with Languages
(b) Languages Seldom Spoken
(c) Should English be pruned?
(d) Latin: The Legal Language
32. According to the passage, why did the author choose to help his daughter?
(a) The author felt that his daughter's choice of language was relevant in light of its close links with
English.
(b) The author felt that his daughter's choice of language was justified given that he had never been
allowed to study Latin.
(c) The author felt that his daughter's choice of language was practical and much better than
romantic French and prevalent Spanish.
(d) The author felt that his daughter's choice of language was relevant since it would give her an
exotic literary advantage.
(a) The author felt that his daughter's choice of language was relevant in light of its close links with
English.
(b) The author felt that his daughter's choice of language was justified given that he had never been
allowed to study Latin.
(c) The author felt that his daughter's choice of language was practical and much better than
romantic French and prevalent Spanish.
(d) The author felt that his daughter's choice of language was relevant since it would give her an
exotic literary advantage.
33. According to the passage, why have councils in the UK decided to remove Latin from the English
lexicon?
(a) They feel that the linguistic hurdles in Latin make it difficult to gain mastery over it.
(b) They want to create a language that does not have the linguistic problems associated with the
use of Latin.
(c) They find themselves unable to overcome the linguistic hurdles provided by Latin.
(d) They want to create a language that will help them remove the ambiguities associated with the
use of Latin which has now become an obsolete language.
lexicon?
(a) They feel that the linguistic hurdles in Latin make it difficult to gain mastery over it.
(b) They want to create a language that does not have the linguistic problems associated with the
use of Latin.
(c) They find themselves unable to overcome the linguistic hurdles provided by Latin.
(d) They want to create a language that will help them remove the ambiguities associated with the
use of Latin which has now become an obsolete language.
Happy CATing
P.S- Someone please let me know this set number
@miseera said:SET Number I don't knowDirections for questions 31 to 33: The passage given below is followed by a set of three questions.Choose the most appropriate answer to each question.I was recently shocked to read that several city councils in the UK are getting ready to expunge everyday
31.(d) Latin: The Legal Language
32. (b) The author felt that his daughter €™s choice of language was justified given that he had never beenallowed to study Latin.
33.(d) They want to create a language that will help them remove the ambiguities associated with theuse of Latin which has now become an obsolete language.
tag karna OA mein bhai :)
32. (b) The author felt that his daughter €™s choice of language was justified given that he had never beenallowed to study Latin.
33.(d) They want to create a language that will help them remove the ambiguities associated with theuse of Latin which has now become an obsolete language.
tag karna OA mein bhai :)
@saurav205 @joyjitpal OAs For RC 
I Know You can't Wait More 
33. b
I Know You can't Wait More 31. c
The author begins by talking about the decision of city
councils in the UK to expunge everyday Latin words
from the English lexicon. He mentions his fascination
with languages, but this is not the main point being
discussed. Option (c) is the correct answer. The
author discusses the motivations behind this pruning-
“to create a language devoid of such linguistic
minefields...” and then goes on to talk about 'far
reaching consequences.' He wonders whether
English should be pruned or not. Option (b) can be
ruled out because the author's main purpose is not to
discuss languages rarely spoken. Option (d) is beyond
the scope of the passage; the author mentions that a
few Latin words are used by lawyers. However, it
can't be inferred that Latin is 'the legal language.'
councils in the UK to expunge everyday Latin words
from the English lexicon. He mentions his fascination
with languages, but this is not the main point being
discussed. Option (c) is the correct answer. The
author discusses the motivations behind this pruning-
“to create a language devoid of such linguistic
minefields...” and then goes on to talk about 'far
reaching consequences.' He wonders whether
English should be pruned or not. Option (b) can be
ruled out because the author's main purpose is not to
discuss languages rarely spoken. Option (d) is beyond
the scope of the passage; the author mentions that a
few Latin words are used by lawyers. However, it
can't be inferred that Latin is 'the legal language.'
32. a
The sixth line of the first paragraph provides the
answer to this question. Option (a) is the answer.
Option (b) is incorrect because there is no information
in the passage to suggest that the author was not
allowed to study Latin. Option (c) is also incorrect
because the author does not say that his daughter's
choice of Latin was better than the choice of French
and Spanish. In fact the phrase used, “domestic
protestations” indicates the opposite. Though the
author does mention that the use of Latin words
provides an exotic literary advantage, this is not the
reason for his deciding to help his daughter. So, option
(d) is incorrect.
Option (b) is incorrect because there is no information
in the passage to suggest that the author was not
allowed to study Latin. Option (c) is also incorrect
because the author does not say that his daughter's
choice of Latin was better than the choice of French
and Spanish. In fact the phrase used, “domestic
protestations” indicates the opposite. Though the
author does mention that the use of Latin words
provides an exotic literary advantage, this is not the
reason for his deciding to help his daughter. So, option
(d) is incorrect.
33. b
Refer to the last half of the second paragraph. The
author says that there are linguistic minefields and
problems that are associated with languages like Thai,
Mandarin, Cantonese and Latin. The city council
wanted to create a language that did not have these
hurdles and so is getting ready to remove Latin from
the English lexicon. Option (b) is the answer. Option
(a) is incorrect as there is no suggestion that mastery
over Latin is the issue at hand here.
author says that there are linguistic minefields and
problems that are associated with languages like Thai,
Mandarin, Cantonese and Latin. The city council
wanted to create a language that did not have these
hurdles and so is getting ready to remove Latin from
the English lexicon. Option (b) is the answer. Option
(a) is incorrect as there is no suggestion that mastery
over Latin is the issue at hand here.
Happy Miyuuun Miyuuun 
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Henry Tyrrell, art critic of The New York World, now replies with the question “Is Chesterton Sane?”
Apparently, his conclusion is that Chesterton is misled by his head, though his “heart is in the right place.”
Chesterton said: “It was the whole point of Whistler and his school that they produced the picture without
troubling about the meaning. We may say it is the point of Picasso and the rest to paint the meaning
without troubling about the picture.”
Henry Tyrrell, quoting Elie Faure, writer of the greatest history of art of recent years, says: “Picasso was
undoubtedly a great criminal, in the sense that he is largely responsible for the muddle which painting has
got into latterly. It is from him chiefly that the younger artists have taken the notion of looking within
themselves to interpret the outer world, instead of, like their elders, looking at the outside world to realize
themselves. Because oftentimes they are unable to distinguish much of anything within themselves, you
know what happens (They get themselves called crazy). That is Picasso's crime. But Michael Angelo
shares his guilt, and Rembrandt, and Delacroix, and Cezanne.”
From this, Mr. Tyrrell concludes that Chesterton is quite wrong about Picasso and the mad modern artists.
However, though it certainly is not crazy, modern art, according to M. Faure he is in a “muddle.” It is lost
and groping its way in its search for new forms, and this naturally troubles such conservatives as Chesterton.
The followers of Michael Angelo (individualists, like Picasso) represented a definite decline in Italian art.Are the imitators of Picasso also on the wrong track?
Some of them seem to think so, for they are attempting, in their latest craze for being “primitive,” a thing
really opposed to the earlier phase. They are trying to get back to the “unspoiled vision” of a child or a
savage; which is the same as looking “out” instead of “in.”
Mr. Chesterton also objects to this phase, as being an affectation. He is convinced that modern artists are
mad, whatever they choose to do.
Apparently, his conclusion is that Chesterton is misled by his head, though his “heart is in the right place.”
Chesterton said: “It was the whole point of Whistler and his school that they produced the picture without
troubling about the meaning. We may say it is the point of Picasso and the rest to paint the meaning
without troubling about the picture.”
Henry Tyrrell, quoting Elie Faure, writer of the greatest history of art of recent years, says: “Picasso was
undoubtedly a great criminal, in the sense that he is largely responsible for the muddle which painting has
got into latterly. It is from him chiefly that the younger artists have taken the notion of looking within
themselves to interpret the outer world, instead of, like their elders, looking at the outside world to realize
themselves. Because oftentimes they are unable to distinguish much of anything within themselves, you
know what happens (They get themselves called crazy). That is Picasso's crime. But Michael Angelo
shares his guilt, and Rembrandt, and Delacroix, and Cezanne.”
From this, Mr. Tyrrell concludes that Chesterton is quite wrong about Picasso and the mad modern artists.
However, though it certainly is not crazy, modern art, according to M. Faure he is in a “muddle.” It is lost
and groping its way in its search for new forms, and this naturally troubles such conservatives as Chesterton.
The followers of Michael Angelo (individualists, like Picasso) represented a definite decline in Italian art.Are the imitators of Picasso also on the wrong track?
Some of them seem to think so, for they are attempting, in their latest craze for being “primitive,” a thing
really opposed to the earlier phase. They are trying to get back to the “unspoiled vision” of a child or a
savage; which is the same as looking “out” instead of “in.”
Mr. Chesterton also objects to this phase, as being an affectation. He is convinced that modern artists are
mad, whatever they choose to do.
34. What is the central purpose of the passage?
(a) To bring forward the unending debate on the concept of modern art.
(b) To discuss the views of Henry Tyrell and Chesterton on modern art and artists.
(c) To discuss and critically analyze the views of the art critic Chesterton.
(d) To discuss and critically analyze the views of Chesterton and Henry Tyrell.
(a) To bring forward the unending debate on the concept of modern art.
(b) To discuss the views of Henry Tyrell and Chesterton on modern art and artists.
(c) To discuss and critically analyze the views of the art critic Chesterton.
(d) To discuss and critically analyze the views of Chesterton and Henry Tyrell.
35. According to Elie Faure, how are the younger artists different from their elder ones?
(a) The paintings of the younger artists are a reflection of how the outer world impresses itself on the
inner being of the artist.
(b) The paintings of the younger artists reflect the outer world as they interpret it within themselves.
(c) The paintings of the younger artists are inspired by Picasso's style and they followed his
interpretation of the outside world.
(d) Their paintings are an expression of their independent thinking as opposed to the elder artists.
36. What is the role of the first paragraph in this passage?
(a) It indicates that Chesterton is misguided in his approach to art in general.
(b) It introduces the conflicting opinions of Tyrrell and Chesterton on art.
(c) It brings forward Tyrrell's opinion on the subject of modern art.
(d) It indicates that Tyrrell and Chesterton are two contemporaries who are at odds with each other.
(a) It indicates that Chesterton is misguided in his approach to art in general.
(b) It introduces the conflicting opinions of Tyrrell and Chesterton on art.
(c) It brings forward Tyrrell's opinion on the subject of modern art.
(d) It indicates that Tyrrell and Chesterton are two contemporaries who are at odds with each other.
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