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What is the central idea of Passage 1?

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New technologies could give older people pets that are easier to manage.
New technologies could give older people pets that are easier to manage.

New technologies could help older people take care of themselves more easily.
New technologies could help older people take care of themselves more easily.

New technologies do not have the negative outcomes that old technologies do.
New technologies do not have the negative outcomes that old technologies do.

New technologies could help people feel more connected or add to their disconnection.
New technologies could help people feel more connected or add to their disconnection.
Question 2
Part B
Which selection from Passage 1 best supports the answer to Part A?
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Interactions such as this one are happening at some nursing homes and other eldercare facilities around the world. (paragraph 1)
Interactions such as this one are happening at some nursing homes and other eldercare facilities around the world. (paragraph 1)

Yet Paro has none of the physical side effects of medication. (paragraph 2)
Yet Paro has none of the physical side effects of medication. (paragraph 2)

Being a caregiver is a tough job that often doesn’t pay well. A robot companion may be better than none at all. (paragraph 2)
Being a caregiver is a tough job that often doesn’t pay well. A robot companion may be better than none at all. (paragraph 2)

Is Paro a sign that humans are losing touch with each other, or that we’re finding new ways to feel connected? (paragraph 5)

1 answer

Question 1:

The central idea of Passage 1 is:

New technologies could help older people take care of themselves more easily.

Question 2:

The selection from Passage 1 that best supports the answer to Part A is:

Yet Paro has none of the physical side effects of medication. (paragraph 2)

This selection emphasizes how new technologies (like the robotic companion Paro) can assist older people in managing their care without the negative side effects associated with traditional medication, thus supporting the central idea of technology aiding self-care for the elderly.