Question

Which two quotations provide sufficient and relevant evidence to support the author's claim in paragraph 4? c 'The Cybathlon arena is as different as its events. Yes, there is a racetrack around the floor, and seating along the outside for fans, but most of the action takes place along four parallel tracks in the center, each with rows of obstacles." (paragraph 7) "Many people can make their own breakfast, open doors while carrying bags, or get up from a deep sofa. These common tasks can be big hurdles, however, for people with prosthetic arms or legs, or those who use wheelchairs." (paragraph 8) "Through daily training, Kurs was able to transition from a wheelchair to leg braces and, recently, to an exoskeleton. Now she is a pilot in the Powered Exoskeleton Race. The exoskeleton event involves most of the same tasks as the leg race." (paragraph 16) "Wheelchairs are one of the world's oldest assistive technologies, and they can still do a lot to restore personal mobility...if the ground is flat. Navigating uneven pavement, riding over ramps, and traveling up and down stairs are still huge challenges for wheelchair users." (paragraph 17) “Functional electrical stimulation (FES) is a way to move paralyzed muscles. When an electrical current flows through electrodes on the skin, O the muscles contract. By applying the current in certain patterns, FES can help people who are paralyzed to grasp, stand, and even walk." (paragraph 19)​

Answer 1

Two quotations that provide evidence for the author's claim in paragraph 4 are from paragraph 8, which discusses the challenges of daily tasks for those with disabilities, and paragraph 17, highlighting the difficulties wheelchair users face with uneven terrain. These support the problem and thesis about the Cybathlon's purpose.

Step-by-step explanation:

To support the author's claim in paragraph 4, it is essential to provide sufficient and relevant evidence. The quotations from the text must accurately reflect the main idea of the paragraph and the overarching thesis. From the options provided, two quotations stand out:

1. "Many people can make their own breakfast, open doors while carrying bags, or get up from a deep sofa. These common tasks can be big hurdles, however, for people with prosthetic arms or legs, or those who use wheelchairs." (paragraph 8) This quote effectively demonstrates the everyday challenges faced by individuals with disabilities, highlighting the significance of assistive technologies.
2. "Wheelchairs are one of the world's oldest assistive technologies, and they can still do a lot to restore personal mobility...if the ground is flat. Navigating uneven pavement, riding over ramps, and traveling up and down stairs are still huge challenges for wheelchair users." (paragraph 17) This quotation clearly identifies a problem that the Cybathlon events aim to address, making it relevant to the author's claim about the uniqueness and purpose of the competition.

Through analysis, it is evident that these quotes not only support the problem defined by the author but also underline the thesis that Cybathlon aims to improve the quality of life for people with disabilities by promoting the development of assistive technologies.