Knowledge: Reading comprehension
Explain:
Which of the following can be inferred from the passage?
A. The brain does not play an important role in traditional reading.
B. Traditional reading allows people to read at a deep level.
C. We used to read more than we do now.
D. Online reading maintains critical and in-depth reading skills.
Information: There are both advantages and disadvantages of online reading. In online reading, the brain gets better than ever at doing many tasks at the same time, or multitasking; and thanks to this, we can work quickly and think creatively. Multitasking is useful in certain working environments, but it also makes it more difficult for us to read at a deep level. We are, therefore, much less likely to analyze what we read in a critical way, or gain any real insight into the contents we are reading. This might lead to a future when a whole new generation lacks the ability to think critically and deeply about what they are reading.
There are both advantages and disadvantages of reading online. When reading online, the brain is better than ever at multitasking, or multitasking; and thanks to that, we can work quickly and think creatively. Multitasking is useful in certain work environments, but it also makes it harder to read on a deep level. As a result, we’re less likely to analyze what we read in a critical way or gain any real insight into what we’re reading. This could lead to a future where a whole new generation lacks the ability to think critically and critically about what they are reading.
Choose B.