Point at IssueDiff: Hardest
Logic Breakdown
Passage Summary: Two people are debating the best time to send scientists to the North Pole. One wants to go in the dead of winter to ensure the snow stays frozen, while the other thinks waiting until spring is better because it's safer for the people involved and the snow will still be fine.
Conclusion: Jenkins concludes that North Pole snow research must happen in January and February, while Lurano concludes that April and May are preferable.
Reasoning: Jenkins argues that mid-winter ensures the snow won't melt and prevents wasting money. Lurano counters that spring is still cold enough for the snow but significantly safer for the researchers.
Analysis: When tackling a 'Point at Issue' question, I recommend using the 'Agree/Disagree' test. Jenkins explicitly states that the research *should* be conducted in January and February to avoid melting. Lurano explicitly says 'I disagree' and advocates for April and May. Therefore, the core of their disagreement is the optimal timing for the research. You should look for an answer choice that focuses on whether January/February is the only or best time to conduct this specific research.
Conclusion: Jenkins concludes that North Pole snow research must happen in January and February, while Lurano concludes that April and May are preferable.
Reasoning: Jenkins argues that mid-winter ensures the snow won't melt and prevents wasting money. Lurano counters that spring is still cold enough for the snow but significantly safer for the researchers.
Analysis: When tackling a 'Point at Issue' question, I recommend using the 'Agree/Disagree' test. Jenkins explicitly states that the research *should* be conducted in January and February to avoid melting. Lurano explicitly says 'I disagree' and advocates for April and May. Therefore, the core of their disagreement is the optimal timing for the research. You should look for an answer choice that focuses on whether January/February is the only or best time to conduct this specific research.
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Unlock Full Passage13.The dialogue lends the most support to the claim that Jenkins and Lurano disagree on whether
Correct Answer
E
E is correct because Jenkins’s recommendation effectively prioritizes avoiding wasted funds and ensuring successful research (which he ties to the coldest months) over safety concerns, while Lurano explicitly elevates safety by recommending later months with less dangerous exposure. Thus, they disagree about whether funding considerations outweigh the risk to researchers in January and February.
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