Question
What is the central idea of "Psst ... Hey, You" that is supported by the other articles History of the Cylinder Phonograph and The Incredible Talking Machine by Randall Stross?
A
Sound technology continues to evolve.
B
Modern inventors must compete for recognition.
C
Directional speakers are useful in commercial business.
D
Advances in technology are prohibitively expensive.
(b)
Part B
Which sentence from the article best supports the answer to Part A?
A
"He then designed an amplifier, electronics, and speakers to produce ultrasound 'that is clean enough to generate clean audio,' Pompei says." (paragraph 3)
B
"Rival inventor Woody Norris markets a competing product called HyperSonic Sound from his American Technology Corporation in San Diego." (paragraph 3)
C
"Pompei's speakers are installed in company lobbies, and above exhibits at the Boston Museum of Fine Arts and Walt Disney World's Epcot Center, among other locations." (paragraph 4)
D
"But the primary obstacle to wider deployment is cost: systems can run from $600 to $1,000 or more." (paragraph 5)
A
Sound technology continues to evolve.
B
Modern inventors must compete for recognition.
C
Directional speakers are useful in commercial business.
D
Advances in technology are prohibitively expensive.
(b)
Part B
Which sentence from the article best supports the answer to Part A?
A
"He then designed an amplifier, electronics, and speakers to produce ultrasound 'that is clean enough to generate clean audio,' Pompei says." (paragraph 3)
B
"Rival inventor Woody Norris markets a competing product called HyperSonic Sound from his American Technology Corporation in San Diego." (paragraph 3)
C
"Pompei's speakers are installed in company lobbies, and above exhibits at the Boston Museum of Fine Arts and Walt Disney World's Epcot Center, among other locations." (paragraph 4)
D
"But the primary obstacle to wider deployment is cost: systems can run from $600 to $1,000 or more." (paragraph 5)
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**Part A:**
The central idea of "Psst ... Hey, You" that is supported by the other articles "History of the Cylinder Phonograph" and "The Incredible Talking Machine" by Randall Stross is:
**A** - Sound technology continues to evolve.
This reflects the ongoing advancements in sound technology, as highlighted in both the articles and the themes of innovation in sound devices.
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**Part B:**
The sentence from the article that best supports the answer to Part A is:
**A** - "He then designed an amplifier, electronics, and speakers to produce ultrasound 'that is clean enough to generate clean audio,' Pompei says." (paragraph 3)
This sentence illustrates the idea of ongoing advancements and innovations in sound technology, supporting the central idea identified in Part A.
The central idea of "Psst ... Hey, You" that is supported by the other articles "History of the Cylinder Phonograph" and "The Incredible Talking Machine" by Randall Stross is:
**A** - Sound technology continues to evolve.
This reflects the ongoing advancements in sound technology, as highlighted in both the articles and the themes of innovation in sound devices.
---
**Part B:**
The sentence from the article that best supports the answer to Part A is:
**A** - "He then designed an amplifier, electronics, and speakers to produce ultrasound 'that is clean enough to generate clean audio,' Pompei says." (paragraph 3)
This sentence illustrates the idea of ongoing advancements and innovations in sound technology, supporting the central idea identified in Part A.