The term "fossilized" implies something that is preserved or has become fixed and unchanging, often carrying connotations of being outdated or reminiscent of the past. In the given context, where the attribute "fossilized" is applied, it suggests a connection to or a reminder of historical or past elements. Analyzing the choices:
- Option 4, "old-fashioned," aligns perfectly with the concept of something being fossilized, as it denotes a style or idea that is reminiscent of the past.
- The other options do not convincingly capture the essence of "fossilized." Options 1, 2, and 3 may convey an enduring quality, but they do not explicitly convey the sense of being outdated or belonging to the past.
In conclusion, Option 4, "old-fashioned," is the most appropriate choice that convincingly reflects the meaning of "fossilized" in the given context.
The solution to this question lies in a careful reading and understanding of the options.
If there is a long history of past influence, diversity is likely to emerge, a concept supported by both Option 1 and Option 2.
Additionally, Option 4, which highlights the fluidity of folk forms, aligns with the idea of adaptability or flexibility, thus justifying diversity.
However, Option 1 is eliminated as popularity or unpopularity is unrelated to the concept of diversity.
Throughout the passage, the author expresses admiration for how modern musicians have utilized folk forms and commends the fusion of folk music with other genres. Examining the provided options:
- Option 1 aligns with the author's viewpoint, asserting that folk forms have the capacity to both influence and be influenced by other musical styles, a sentiment that the author is likely to support.
- Option 2 supports the author's contention that folk forms were relevant in the past and continue to be relevant today, making it consistent with the author's perspective.
- Option 4 also resonates with the author's point, suggesting that folk forms have a lasting impact and relevance.
- Option 3 is the correct choice because it introduces the idea of "unusual homogeneity" in folk music. Given the author's emphasis on the adaptability and fusion of folk music with other genres, the notion of homogeneity contradicts the author's stance. The author is more likely to assert that folk music, through its influences and interactions, becomes heterogeneous rather than homogenous.
Therefore, Option 3 is the most appropriate choice as it presents a statement that the author is unlikely to agree with based on the overall context of the passage.
While our team encountered challenges in providing the precise explanation for this question, through a process of elimination and careful consideration of the context, we can determine that option 3 is the most fitting choice.
This selection is supported by a nuanced understanding of the given information.
The question requires selecting a choice that cannot be inferred from the passage. Let's examine the options based on the provided explanations:
- Option 2 cannot be inferred from the passage because the author mentions that electrification comes in many forms, not just through rock idioms.
- Option 4 can be inferred as the passage discusses Cecil Sharp and the adaptability of folk music, supporting the idea presented in this option.
- Choice 1, referring to purists as critics, aligns with the passage, as it mentions that purists in the late 1960s were suspicious of folk songs recast in rock idioms.
- Choice 3 is supported by the passage, which mentions "the lyrical freedom of Bob Dylan" in the context of folk music.
Therefore, Option 2 is the choice that cannot be inferred from the passage.
“Why do they pull down and do away with crooked streets, I wonder, which are my delight, and hurt no man living? Every day the wealthier nations are pulling down one or another in their capitals and their great towns: they do not know why they do it; neither do I. It ought to be enough, surely, to drive the great broad ways which commerce needs and which are the life-channels of a modern city, without destroying all history and all the humanity in between: the islands of the past.” (From Hilaire Belloc’s “The Crooked Streets”)
Based only on the information provided in the above passage, which one of the following statements is true?