THE MOST SUITABLE TITLE FOR THE PASSAGE COULD BE ……..A. “THE REASO...

44. The most suitable title for the passage could be ……..

A. “THE REASON WHY MOBILE PHONES ARE POPULAR”

B. “TECHNOLOGICAL INNOVATION AND THEIR PRICE”

C. “THE WAY MOBILE PHONES WORK”

D. “MOBILE PHONES: A MUST OF OUR TIME’

Passage B:

Traditional in American, helping the poor was a matter for private charities or local

governments. Arriving immigrants depended mainly on predecessors from their homeland to help

them start a new life. In the late 19

^th

and early 20

^th

centuries, several European nations

instituted

public-welfare programs. But such a movement was slow to take hold in the United States because

the rapid pace of industrialization and the ready availability of farmland seemed to confirm the belief

that anyone who was willing to work could find a job.

Most of the programs started during the Depression era were temporary relief measures, but

one of the programs – Social Security – has become an American institution. Paid for deductions

from the paychecks of working people, Social Security ensures retired persons receive a modest

monthly income and also unemployment insurance, disability insurance, and other assistance to those

who need it. Social Security payment to retired persons can start at age 62, but many wait until 65,

when the payments are slightly higher. Recently, there has been concern that the Social Security fund

may not have enough money to fulfill its obligations in the 21

^st

century, when the number of eldrly

Americans is expected to increase dramatically. Policy makers have proposed various way to make

up the anticipated deficit, but long term solution is still being debated.

In the year when Roosevelt, other American presidents have established assistant programs.

These include Medicaid and Medicare; food stamps, certificates that people can use to purchase food;

and public housing which is used at federal expense and made available to persons on low incomes.

Needy American can also turn to sources other than the government for help. A broad

spectrum of private charities and voluntary organizations is available. Volunteerism is on the rise in

the United States, especially retired persons. It is estimated that almost 50% of Americans over age

18 do volunteer work, and 70% of U.S households contribute to charity.