This reading list has a collection of some very interesting articles from the world of science, technology, and environment. Why do we need to read articles from these topics? These topic areas are common ones from which GMAT and GRE reading comprehension passages are often framed. Second, test-takers might not be particularly comfortable reading passages from these topic areas – even if we have a science background. For example, we might have a background in business or in computer science and if we are presented with a passage that discusses genome testing, the jargon can still make that RC passage difficult to read and practice. Therefore, having a reading list that covers diverse topics is a good strategy to ensure high scores in the reading comprehension section of GRE and GMAT.
This does not mean, however, that familiarity with science, technology, and environment topics is a prerequisite to answering questions accurately. It is just that, familiarity with diverse topic areas can ensure that a reading comprehension passage does not feel overwhelming per se. A regular reading habit also ensures that you have a comfortable pace when reading, and more importantly, can process information better.
Each article in this science and technology section includes a summary and reading comprehension questions with answers. These RC questions are crafted to closely resemble actual GMAT GRE Reading Comprehension questions, making them an excellent tool for targeted practice. After reading, compare your understanding to the provided summary to gauge your grasp of the main ideas – a powerful reading comprehension tip for any test-taker.
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Emergent Gravity | March 27, 2024
The Gendered Brain | March 6, 2024
Are men and women wired differently in our brains? Are there biological differences behind our skills and hobbies? Turns out…. No! All the purported research backing the claim of a gendered brain are fundamentally flawed in a misguided attempt to claim “Aaha!”. Read this difficult article on neurosexism to know more.
Read this Difficult Science RC Passage
Answer this Medium Difficulty Inference Question
Which of these statements will Rippon agree with?
- Even if a study is conducted on a sample size of 20-odd men and women, the results can be considered valid if due diligence was undertaken.
- Because there are no biological differences in the brains of newborn girls and boys, it is likely that whatever differences that later develop were caused by society.
- Despite differences in the brain, men are capable of being caretakers and women of becoming scientists.
- Male-female ‘complementarity’ in the brain is a more likely explanation than women inferiority in the brain.
- Rippon herself believes that the book is too ambitious and is unlikely to cause an impact on how scientists study the brain.
RC Question Answer & Explanation ▼
In this passage as part of the GRE GMAT Reading List, Rippon argues that there are no differences in the brains of men and women at birth. Rippon goes on to show “how children’s cerebral sponges” probably differentiate thanks to the “starkly pink-versus blue cultures in which they are soaked from the moment of prenatal sex reveal.”
Correct Answer: Choice (2) is the correct answer.
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