Question 138·Medium·Cross-Text Connections

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Text 1
Coworking spaces—shared offices that can be rented by the hour, day, or month—have multiplied in cities worldwide. Their popularity stems in part from the growing number of independent contractors and start-ups that want professional amenities without committing to a long-term lease. Operators of these spaces compete by offering flexible membership plans, networking events, and thoughtfully designed common areas that foster a sense of community as well as productivity.

Text 2
Several large corporations have announced hybrid work policies that allow employees to divide their time between home and office. Surveys show that many workers value the freedom to choose where they work on a given day, citing improved work-life balance and reduced commuting stress. In response, companies are experimenting with "activity-based" office layouts—such as hot-desking and collaboration zones—to accommodate varying numbers of in-person staff.

Based on the texts, both authors would most likely agree with which statement?

A question about agreement between two texts tests whether you can find a point both authors support. Start with the question to check that it asks for what both authors accept, then put each text's main point in a few words. Ask what the two points share, even if the texts discuss different situations. Check each text separately because a shared claim needs support from both. Wrong choices often stretch one text's point into a claim neither author makes.

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Look at why coworking appeals to contractors and start-ups in Text 1, then at the survey results in Text 2. Compare what workers want in each setting.
Hint 2
Compare the reasons each text gives. Why are coworking spaces popular, and why are companies changing their office layouts?

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Find the point both texts support
Step 1
Explain the appeal of coworking
Text 1 says coworking is popular because contractors and start-ups want professional amenities without committing to a long-term lease. Because the question asks what both authors would agree on, let's put this author's point in a few words. What need are coworking operators meeting? They're offering professional workspaces without long commitments, and they compete through flexible membership plans. Workers' needs shape the offices and rental plans businesses offer.
Step 2
Explain the changes to corporate offices
What does Text 2 add about workers and offices? Surveys show that workers value the freedom to choose where they work on a given day, and hybrid policies let them split their time between home and office. Companies respond with "activity-based" office layouts, including hot-desking and collaboration zones, to handle changing numbers of people on site. Companies are adjusting offices for workers who don't attend every day.
Step 3
Connect the two main points
How can we connect the texts when one discusses independent workers and the other discusses corporate employees? We don't need both texts to describe the same type of office, because each author links workers' preferences to changes businesses make. The choice with Employee desire for flexibility and rethink how and where work gets done states that shared link. It covers both the rental plans in Text 1 and the changing use of office space in Text 2. Choice D.

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Question 138·Medium·Cross-Text Connections

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