Directions: Each passage in this group is followed by questions based on its content. After reading a passage, choose the best answer to each question. Answer all questions following a passage on the basis of what is stated or implied in the passage.

Television has been called in a mirror of society. But the metaphor overlooks the major issue of the responsibility of broadcasters. In considering this responsibility, one must ask what the mirror is to reflect. Is it to reflect the best or the worst in society? One cannot escape the question by saying that it must do both. One must ask whether it is to do both neutrally and without comment. If the answer is that such passivity is unthinkable, that in showing both, television must show them for what they are, then the active choice has been made to show the worst in such a way that it will be recognised for what it is. That this choice must be made emphasises the flaw in the comparison. Television does not, cannot, merely reflect the moral standards of society. It must affect them either by changing or by reinforcing them.

[A] According to the author, the comparison between the television and a mirror is flawed because television

[a] originates, rather than imitates ideals.

[b] shapes rather than reflects values.

[c] provides rather than limits choices.

[d] hides rather than reveals defects.

[e] encourages rather than discourages action.

[B] The information in the passage provides an answer for which of the following questions?

[I] What is the criterion broadcasters should apply in determining whether events shown are good or evil?

[II] What is the decision broadcasters must make in order to fulfil their responsibilities?

[III] What is a method broadcasters can use in order to present events accurately.

A. I only B. II only C. I and II only D. II and III only E. All three

[C] Which of the following best describes the author’s approach to his subject?

[a] He describes several ways of looking at an issue.

[b] He describes a situation as it is and then summarises it in a metaphor.

[c] He gives his opinion and then presents arguments for and against it.

[d] He states a problem but does not suggest a solution

[e] He presents a point of view and then explains why it is inappropriate

[D] The word “escape” is used by the author in the sense of

[a] ignore [b] leave unanswered [c] bypass [d] feign innocence