Question

select the text that has a more objective tone. results of a global education survey today show u.s. high school students come in... 26th out of 65 places worldwide in combined scores for math, science and reading tests. technical chops are just one ingredient needed for innovation and economic success. america overcomes its disadvantage—a less-technically-trained workforce—with other advantages such as creativity, critical thinking and an optimistic outlook. from vishakha n. desai, \the u.s. must start learning from asia,\ copyright 2010 by cable news network; and from fareed zakaria, \why america’s obsession with stem education is dangerous,\ copyright 2015 by washington post. submit work it out not feeling ready yet? this can help: which text is most formal? (100)

Explanation:

To determine the more objective text, we analyze the tone. The first text ("Results of a global education survey today show U.S. high school students come in... 26th out of 65 places worldwide in combined scores for math, science and reading tests.") presents factual data from a survey without adding opinions or interpretations. The second text includes subjective evaluations like "overcomes its disadvantage" and describes qualities (creativity, critical thinking) in a way that involves analysis rather than just stating facts. So the first text has a more objective tone as it reports survey results with numerical data, avoiding subjective language or analysis.

Answer:

Results of a global education survey today show U.S. high school students come in... 26th out of 65 places worldwide in combined scores for math, science and reading tests.