Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the best answer to each of the following…
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Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the best answer to each of the following questions.
The traditional wisdom "A Jack of all trades, a master of none" has long been held in high regard. However, in today's rapidly evolving world, a new breed of innovators is challenging this maxim. They are the polymaths, multi-talented individuals, also known as Renaissance men, who not only dip their toes into various fields but dive deep and come up with pearls of innovation. They are jacks of all trades, and masters of many. Take, for instance, the audacious genius of Elon Musk.
Born in Pretoria, South Africa, Elon Musk-the man behind PayPal, Tesla, SpaceX, and Neuralink-is the epitome of a modern-day Renaissance man. [I] Each of his ventures operates in entirely different sectors: digital payments, automotive, aerospace, and neurotechnology. [II] He disrupts, revolutionises, and masters each of them. [III] Without formal education in rocket science, he founded SpaceX, the first privately-funded company to send a spacecraft to the International Space Station. Similarly, although he didn't start in the automotive industry, Tesla has become a leader in the electric vehicle market, heralding a new era of sustainable transportation. [IV]
Musk's secret weapon is a concept called 'first principles thinking,' a problem-solving method used by Aristotle and another renowned polymath, Leonardo da Vinci. This approach involves breaking down complex problems into their most fundamental parts and building up solutions from scratch. It enables Musk to venture into unknown territories, question assumptions, and come up with innovative solutions.
Musk's success substantiates the argument that in our complex and rapidly evolving world, being a specialist might limit the ability to innovate across boundaries. In contrast, a well-rounded, multi-disciplinary approach opens up endless avenues of creativity and innovation. Today's entrepreneurial landscape increasingly values generalists, who have a broad view of the world, understand various disciplines, and integrate their knowledge to come up with creative solutions. A jack-of-all-trades approach equips entrepreneurs with diverse skills, allowing them to see the bigger picture and navigate the complexities of the business world.
Where in paragraph 2 does the following sentence best fit?
Yet, Musk doesn't just play around in these fields.
Đáp án: <p>[II]</p>
Lời giải chi tiết:
Where in paragraph 2 does the following sentence best fit?
(Câu sau nên được đặt vào vị trí nào trong đoạn 2?)
Yet, Musk doesn't just play around in these fields.
(Tuy nhiên, Musk không chỉ chơi đùa trong những lĩnh vực này.)
Giải thích: Câu này mang tính chuyển tiếp và nhấn mạnh để làm câu bước đệm chuyển tiếp cho câu tiếp theo mang nghĩa ông còn làm chủ các lĩnh vực này.
Câu hoàn chỉnh: Each of his ventures operates in entirely different sectors: digital payments, automotive, aerospace, and neurotechnology. Yet, Musk doesn't just play around in these fields. He disrupts, revolutionises, and masters each of them.
(Mỗi dự án của ông hoạt động trong các lĩnh vực hoàn toàn khác nhau: thanh toán kỹ thuật số, ô tô, hàng không vũ trụ và công nghệ thần kinh. Tuy nhiên, Musk không chỉ chơi đùa trong các lĩnh vực này. Ông phá vỡ, cách mạng hóa và làm chủ từng lĩnh vực.)
Chọn B