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Question #N987

In the 1960s, the concept of "The Third Wave" emerged, describing a wave of change that was supposed to be a cultural and technological revolution. Alvin Toffler, the author of *Future Shock*, popularized this idea. Toffler argued that the new technologies, particularly those involving computers, would have a profound impact on how we live, work, and think. As we approach the end of the second decade of the 21st century, however, some scholars have begun to question whether this revolution has actually occurred.

Which choice most accurately summarizes the author’s main point in this passage?

A. The Third Wave, a predicted technological revolution, has failed to materialize in the way Alvin Toffler predicted.

B. The Third Wave, a concept popularized by Alvin Toffler, accurately predicted the impact of computers on modern society.

C. The Third Wave, a term that describes a cultural and technological revolution, was a significant concept in the 1960s.

D. The Third Wave, which has been popularized in recent decades, is a concept that accurately describes the impact of computers on modern society.

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Correct Answer is: A

The passage states that some scholars question whether the Third Wave has occurred in the way that Toffler predicted, suggesting that the predicted revolution has not materialized. Therefore, choice A is the most accurate summary of the passage’s main point.