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SAT English Practice Question

While the author of the text 1 believes that this is a positive development for the community, the author of text 2 presents a more cautious viewpoint, emphasizing the potential drawbacks of this new technology. Although text 1 highlights the advantages of increased efficiency and the potential to reduce costs, text 2 cautions that the technology could lead to job displacement and a decrease in economic opportunities. What is the most likely reason the authors of text 1 and text 2 have such different viewpoints?

  1. A.Text 1 emphasizes the benefits of the technology, while text 2 focuses on the potential negative effects of the technology.
  2. B.Text 1 discusses the history of the technology, while text 2 focuses on the future of the technology.
  3. C.Text 1 presents a more personal viewpoint, while text 2 presents a more objective viewpoint.
  4. D.Text 1 focuses on the economic impact of the technology, while text 2 focuses on the social impact of the technology.

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