Question

then read? the answer is simple: audiobooks provide people with a way to learn something new and enjoy a good story in a fast - paced world.
2 in today’s busy, mobile world, audiobooks give people a way to “read” while also commuting, traveling, or exercising. according to paul roberts, deputy director of the university of western australia’s centre for road safety research, traversing open, monotonous roads causes a phenomenon known as “passive fatigue.” this is when people feel tired because their brain is not fully engaged. listening to an audiobook engages the brain in activity and can actually improve a driver’s attention and reaction times. being able to listen to books rather than reading them is also beneficial for commuters riding a bus or train who have difficulty reading while in a moving vehicle.
3 for people trying to find time and motivation to go for a run or a workout at the gym, audiobooks offer a unique advantage. wharton professors conducted a study where students were given a device to listen to audiobooks during their visits to the gym but were not allowed to listen at any other time. this technique, called “temptation bundling,” significantly increased the number of times the students exercised each week. why? because they wanted to find out what happened in the books.

1. what is the most likely reason the author uses a cause - and - effect organizational structure in paragraphs 2 and 3?

○ to suggest that audiobooks can help people better understand the feelings of others
○ to reveal how people can use audiobooks to develop their listening skills
○ to show that listening to audiobooks has surprising benefits
○ to question why audiobooks are becoming more popular than books

Explanation:

To solve this, we analyze the purpose of the cause - effect structure in paragraphs 2 and 3. Paragraph 2 explains how audiobooks help with "passive fatigue" and improve attention/reaction times. Paragraph 3 shows how audiobooks increased exercise time. These are all positive, surprising benefits of audiobooks.

• Option A: The paragraphs don't focus on understanding others' feelings. Eliminate A.
• Option B: The paragraphs aren't about developing listening skills. Eliminate B.
• Option C: The cause - effect structure in both paragraphs shows that listening to audiobooks has benefits like improving driving and increasing exercise, which are surprising. This fits.
• Option D: The paragraphs don't question why audiobooks are more popular than books. Eliminate D.

Answer:

C. To show that listening to audiobooks has surprising benefits