SSAT 리딩 기출 유형 - 비교/대조 (Compare/Contrast)

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Passage 1 — Telegraph vs. Early Telephone
The telegraph transmitted coded messages over long distances, but required trained operators to encode and decode each message. The early telephone, by contrast, allowed voices to travel directly over wires, enabling untrained individuals to communicate instantly. While both technologies reduced the time needed to share information across cities, the telephone made conversations more personal and spontaneous, whereas the telegraph remained formal and transactional.

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1) Which statement best captures the contrast emphasized by the author?

A. The telegraph demanded trained operators and produced formal, transactional exchanges, whereas the early telephone enabled untrained users to have personal, spontaneous conversations.
B. Both the telegraph and telephone required coding skills, but only the telegraph reduced transmission time.
C. Telephones were slower than telegraphs but allowed longer messages.
D. The telegraph fostered intimacy, whereas the telephone was strictly for business.
E. The telegraph eliminated the need for operators once telephones were invented.

Passage 2 — Urban Parks in the 19th vs. 21st Century
Nineteenth-century urban parks were designed as escapes from industrial life: wide lawns, decorative lakes, and promenades invited leisurely strolls. Today’s urban parks, while still offering greenery, often include sports courts, Wi-Fi zones, and community gardens. Both aim to improve public health and social connection, but modern parks respond more to active recreation and digital lifestyles, whereas earlier parks prioritized scenic beauty and tranquility.

2) Which choice best states the author’s compare/contrast claim?

A. Both eras share the goal of public health and social connection, but 19th-century parks emphasized tranquil scenery while today’s parks prioritize activity and digital access.
B. Nineteenth-century parks were objectively more beautiful than modern ones.
C. Modern parks have replaced greenery with technology, eliminating nature entirely.
D. Only modern parks foster community, whereas older parks discouraged it.
E. Climate change is the main reason today’s parks differ from older designs.

Passage 3 — Paper Books and E-Readers
Paper books offer a tactile experience: the weight in hand, the texture of pages, and the absence of screen glare. E-readers, however, allow thousands of titles in a single device, adjustable fonts, and built-in dictionaries. Both provide access to literature, but paper books encourage slower, distraction-free reading, whereas e-readers prioritize portability and convenience.

3) Which situation is most analogous to the relationship described in the passage?

A. Cooking from scratch with fresh ingredients versus heating prepackaged meals in a microwave.
B. Watching a film in a theater versus watching the same film on a smartphone.
C. Listening to vinyl records on a turntable versus streaming music on a phone.
D. Writing with a fountain pen in a notebook versus typing notes in a cloud app.
E. Hiking a nature trail versus using a treadmill at home.