ECAT - Practice Test - English - Reading Comprehension Quiz

91. Read the passage: "Technology has become deeply integrated into every aspect of modern life. It has made communication instantaneous, work more efficient, and access to information nearly unlimited. However, concerns about privacy, job automation, and social isolation have also grown. As we rely more on technology, it is crucial to find a balance that maximizes benefits while minimising harm. The future will depend on our ability to adapt and regulate technological progress responsibly." What is the main idea?

Technology's positive and negative effects on society
Only positive effects
Only negative effects
History of technology

92. What benefit of technology is mentioned?

Instantaneous communication
Slower communication
Only local
Delayed

93. How has technology affected work according to the passage?

More efficient
Less efficient
Same
Only manual

94. What concern is mentioned?

Privacy concerns
No privacy issues
Increased privacy
Privacy irrelevant

95. What economic concern is mentioned?

Job automation
Job creation
No job changes
Better jobs

96. What social concern is mentioned?

Social isolation
Better social life
No isolation
Stronger community

97. What does the author say is crucial?

Balance is needed
Only benefits are important
Ignore harms
No regulation

98. What does the future depend on according to the passage?

Adapt and regulate
Reject technology
Let it be uncontrolled
Slow down progress

99. What positive aspect of information is mentioned?

Unlimited information access
Limited access
Only for experts
Not available

100. What is the author's tone?

Balanced and reflective
Overly positive
Overly negative
Sarcastic