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主题：[The Official SAT Question of the Day™] December 15th Monday

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Although there is not a great deal we can do to prevent storage of information about ourselves in computer data banks, we are not entirely ------- .
A. indispensable
B. anonymous
C. neglectful
D. helpless
E. remorseless

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楼主 Date: 2008-12-15 19:13:07

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Hint : Since “Although” is used to introduce the idea that we are relatively powerless to control computer-stored information about ourselves, the answer will conflict or contrast with that idea.

沙发 Date: 2008-12-15 19:14:17

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Correct Answer: D

Here's Why: “Although” is used to introduce two conflicting ideas in this sentence. “Helpless” is the only choice that contrasts with the lack of control presented in the first clause of the sentence.
Difficulty: Medium
Question Type: Sentence Completions
(Critical Reading)

板凳 Date: 2008-12-15 19:15:05

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