Read each passage carefully and answer the questions that follow it
All over the world till lately, and in most of the world still today, mankind has been following the course of nature, that is to say, it has been breeding up to the maximum. To let nature take her extravagant course in the reproduction of the human race may have made sense in an age in which we were also letting her take her course in decimating mankind by the casualties of war, pestilence and famine. Being human, we have at last revolted against that senseless waste. We started to impose on heartless play a humane new order of our own. But, when once man has begun to interfere with nature, he cannot afford to stop half way. We cannot, with impunity, cut down the death-rate and at the same time allow the birth-rate to go on taking course. we must consciously try to establish an equilibrium or, sooner or later, famine will stalk abroad again
'we must consciously try to establish an equilibrium, (line 8)implies that mankind must
All over the world till lately, and in most of the world still today, mankind has been following the course of nature, that is to say, it has been breeding up to the maximum. To let nature take her extravagant course in the reproduction of the human race may have made sense in an age in which we were also letting her take her course in decimating mankind by the casualties of war, pestilence and famine. Being human, we have at last revolted against that senseless waste. We started to impose on heartless play a humane new order of our own. But, when once man has begun to interfere with nature, he cannot afford to stop half way. We cannot, with impunity, cut down the death-rate and at the same time allow the birth-rate to go on taking course. we must consciously try to establish an equilibrium or, sooner or later, famine will stalk abroad again
'we must consciously try to establish an equilibrium, (line 8)implies that mankind must
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Correct Answer: Option E
Explanation:
Understanding the Key Phrase:
"We must consciously try to establish an equilibrium" means:
- "Consciously" = intentionally, with awareness
- "Establish" = to set or create
- "Equilibrium" = a state of balance or stability
In context, the author is urging humans to intentionally create a balance between birth rates and death rates.
Evaluating the Options:
A. realistically find an equation
This suggests solving a mathematical problem, which is not the focus of the passage.
Incorrect
B. strive not to be wasteful
The passage doesn’t focus on wastefulness, but on population control.
Incorrect
C. deliberately try to fight nature
The author doesn’t promote fighting nature, but managing human reproduction.
Incorrect
D. try to fight nature
This is vague and misrepresents the author's intention. The passage emphasizes adjustment, not opposition.
Incorrect
E. purposely find a balance
This accurately reflects the author’s point about intentionally balancing birth and death rates.
Correct
Final Answer: E. purposely find a balance
This best captures the intended meaning of the phrase within the context of the passage.
Understanding the Key Phrase:
"We must consciously try to establish an equilibrium" means:
- "Consciously" = intentionally, with awareness
- "Establish" = to set or create
- "Equilibrium" = a state of balance or stability
In context, the author is urging humans to intentionally create a balance between birth rates and death rates.
Evaluating the Options:
A. realistically find an equation
This suggests solving a mathematical problem, which is not the focus of the passage.
Incorrect
B. strive not to be wasteful
The passage doesn’t focus on wastefulness, but on population control.
Incorrect
C. deliberately try to fight nature
The author doesn’t promote fighting nature, but managing human reproduction.
Incorrect
D. try to fight nature
This is vague and misrepresents the author's intention. The passage emphasizes adjustment, not opposition.
Incorrect
E. purposely find a balance
This accurately reflects the author’s point about intentionally balancing birth and death rates.
Correct
Final Answer: E. purposely find a balance
This best captures the intended meaning of the phrase within the context of the passage.