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What does the phrase “this preference” in paragraph 3...

Câu hỏi: Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions.
Modern technologies have changed the way that people communicate with one another. These technologies provide new and innovative ways for people to communicate -- text messaging, email, chat and social networks. They allow faster and more efficient communication and can help build relationships. However, modern technologies can also have negative effects such as limiting personal contact and straining relationships. The nature of the effect depends in large part on the type of relationship.
Modern technologies limit the amount of separation between work and home. With the advent of computers, the Internet and cell phones people can -- and are often expected to -- address work issues from home. This can limit family interactions and cause conflict between family members. The use of Internet and television by children and teenagers also limits the amount time spent with family and can increase conflict between children and their parents.
Young people use modern technologies in increasing numbers to communicate with their friends. Text messaging and online chats have become the preferred method of youth communication. A California State University and UCLA study indicates that for young people face-to-face interactions are less desirable than modern modes of communication. This preference could cause an inability to form lasting friendships or difficulty understanding social cues. Others believe that modern technologies increase communication and therefore strengthen friendships.
Starting new relationships -- romantic and otherwise -- can be difficult. Modern technologies allow people to make new connections without the fears characteristic of face-to-face contact. The anonymity and low risk is what makes Internet dating and social networks popular ways of meeting people. However, this anonymity can also be dangerous. In April 2011, a woman sued an online dating site after allegedly being raped by a man she met online.
Modern technologies allow couples to be in contact with each other more than ever before. This can lead to increased expectations and conflict. With the increasing use of cell phones and email, people often expect an instant reply to communication. A delayed reply -- or none at all -- can lead to suspicion and anger. The use of social networks can also affect relationships. Information that was once private -- such as relationship conflicts -- is now part of the public sphere.
(Adapted from https://oureverydaylife.com/)
What does the phrase "this preference" in paragraph 3 refer to?
A. the preference for face-to-face communication
B. the preference to young people
C. the preference for communicating by modern modes
D. the preference for communicating with their friends
Cụm từ "this preference" trong đoạn 3 đề cập đến điều gì?
A. sự ưa thích giao tiếp trực tiếp
B. sự thiên vị cho giới trẻ
C. sự ưa thích giao tiếp bằng các phương tiện hiện đại
D. sự ưa thích giao tiếp với bạn bè
Căn cứ thông tin đoạn 3:
Text messaging and online chats have become the preferred method of youth communication. A California State University and UCLA study indicates that for young people face-to-face interactions are less desirable than modern modes of communication. This preference could cause an inability to form lasting friendships or difficulty understanding social cues.
(Nhắn tin và trò chuyện online đã trở thành phương thức yêu thích trong giao tiếp của giới trẻ. Một nghiên cứu của trường đại học bang California và UCLA chỉ ra rằng với giới trẻ thì phương thức giao tiếp trực tiếp không khả quan bằng các phương thức giao tiếp hiện đại. Sở thích này có thể khiến họ không có khả năng duy trì một tình bạn lâu dài hay gặp khó khăn trong các vấn đề xã hội).
Như vậy, this preference (sở thích này) chỉ sự ưa thích giao tiếp bằng các phương tiện hiện đại.
Đáp án C.
 

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