The answer is NO
Explain:
Which of the following is correctaccording to the passage?
A. Idle people often feel happy and ready to do anything
B. Rich people have more time in the past than poor people
C. Those enrolled in a time management course who want an afternoon of free time
D. Being late is a symbol of past status
Based on the information in paragraph 4:
Of course, there is a class dimension to the rush culture. One of the biggest transitions of the past few decades has been to take the previous relationship between time and status – the rich had lots of time, the poor very little – and reverse it.
(There is, of course, a class dimension to the culture of haste. One of the biggest transitions of the past few decades has been to take the former relationship between time and status—the rich are very rich. a lot of time, very little poor – and reverse it.)
A is wrong for “The idea of doing nothing has become terrifying, a sure sign of worthlessness.” – The fact that idleness becomes extremely scary, a sign of uselessness” → Note the paragraphase spell: idle ~ do nothing
C is wrong because “We yearn for the lazy afternoons and days of yesteryear – but enthusiastically sign up for email, messaging services, language classes. Even time management courses.” – “We want to have a leisurely afternoon, but still eagerly sign up for email, messaging services, language classes, or even time management courses.”
D is wrong because “Moreover, to be seen to have time to spare is a sign of low status: arranging lunch, it is never done to be available too soon. similarly, being late is moving from a sign of rudeness to a sign of status.” – “……. Likewise, being late gradually changes from impolite to a sign of someone having a position” → This is referring to the present, not the past.
→ Choose the answer NO