Question

1. this question has two parts. first, answer part a. then, answer part b. part a how does the author present conflicting evidence regarding the use of tech - enhanced performance gear? by dismissing critics’ claims as lacking evidence, but then giving an example that supports the use of high - tech gear. by providing several reasons that the use of high - tech gear provides an unfair edge in only some sports, not all of them by stating that although some people disapprove of the use of high - tech gear, the trend is gaining popularity nonetheless. by admitting that opponents had reason to distrust the use of high - tech gear in the past, but they do not have reason to in the present

Explanation:

To determine the correct answer, we analyze each option:

• Option 1: Dismissing critics’ claims and then giving an example that supports high - tech gear use matches a common persuasive structure (addressing criticism then providing evidence).
• Option 2: The description about “unfair edge in only some sports” doesn't align with presenting conflicting evidence.
• Option 3: Stating a trend while some disapprove is more about acknowledging a trend, not conflicting evidence.
• Option 4: Admitting past distrust but no present reason is about past vs present, not conflicting evidence.

So the first option is correct as it involves addressing critics (conflicting view) and then giving a supporting example.

Answer:

A. by dismissing critics’ claims as lacking evidence, but then giving an example that supports the use of high - tech gear.