Question

The expression that "their profession is an exacting one" is the best described by which one of the following statements?

• A. Doctors have to be very precise in their work
• B. Medical Science is a well-defined subject
• C. Doctors have a challenging job with hardly any spare time
• D. Medical Science is a more exact subject than philosophy
• A. doctor can manage to do
• B. philosophers say is good for man
• C. doctors are expected to do
• D. people today are willing to do
• A. Doctors are much more busy than people in other occupations
• B. Doctor had to read a great deal online people in other occupations
• C. The study of philosophy is particularly important to doctors
• D. People in their occupations have no more time to study philosophy than doctors have

Answer 1

The Correct Option is C

The question requires us to determine which statement best describes the expression "their profession is an exacting one." This phrase implies that the profession in question—being a doctor—is demanding and leaves little room for personal time or other pursuits.

1. Understanding the Context:
   The provided comprehension passage highlights that doctors, due to their demanding profession, find it challenging to devote time to other pursuits, such as studying philosophy. This suggests that their job requires significant dedication and effort.
2. Analyzing the Options:
   
   • Option A: "Doctors have to be very precise in their work" – While precision is important in the medical profession, the statement "exacting" emphasizes the demanding nature of the profession rather than precision alone.
   • Option B: "Medical Science is a well-defined subject" – This option is unrelated to the statement in question, as the focus is on the demanding nature of the profession, not how well-defined the field is.
   • Option C: "Doctors have a challenging job with hardly any spare time" – This directly aligns with the context provided in the passage. The word "exacting" signifies the demanding and time-consuming nature of being a doctor.
   • Option D: "Medical Science is a more exact subject than philosophy" – Although it compares medical science with philosophy, it does not address the demands placed on doctors.
3. Conclusion:
   Based on the analysis, the correct statement that best describes "their profession is an exacting one" is Option C: "Doctors have a challenging job with hardly any spare time." This clearly aligns with the statement's implication that the job demands a significant amount of dedication and leaves no free time.

Answer 2

The given comprehension passage discusses the challenges faced by doctors and individuals in general concerning their busy lives. The phrase "it is all they can do" focuses on the limitations experienced by doctors. Let's analyze why the correct answer is "doctor can manage to do" and eliminate the incorrect options.

1. Understanding the context: The passage highlights how doctors, due to the demands of their profession, barely have time to keep up with advancements in medical science. This statement, "it is all they can do," signifies the maximum effort doctors can extend, suggesting their capacity is stretched to its limits due to the workload.
2. Analyzing the options:
   • Option 1: Doctor can manage to do - This option accurately captures the sentiment expressed in the passage. It implies that doctors are doing the best they can under the constraints of their profession. This is the correct choice.
   • Option 2: Philosophers say is good for man - This doesn't align with the passage context. The discussion isn't about philosophical ideals or the general good for humans but the workload of doctors.
   • Option 3: Doctors are expected to do - While this could reasonably relate to expectations, it fails to capture the essence of limitation signified by "it is all they can do." The phrase suggests effort capacity rather than societal expectations.
   • Option 4: People today are willing to do - This option shifts the focus away from doctors to a broader, unspecified group, which misinterprets the specific reference to doctors within the passage.
3. Conclusion: The expression "it is all they can do" highlights the extent of the doctors' efforts, pointing to their maximum possible exertion in keeping up with advances in their field. Therefore, the correct answer is "doctor can manage to do," as this aligns with the limitation and effort described.

Answer 3

The question asks us to determine why the author compares the medical profession with other occupations based on the provided passage.

Let's break down the passage:

The author mentions that doctors have limited time for philosophy due to the demanding nature of their profession. This idea is extended to the general situation in the civilized world, where people are so occupied with their professions (manufacturing, business, etc.) that they, too, lack time for philosophical pursuits.

Analyzing the Options:

1. Doctors are much more busy than people in other occupations: The passage highlights the busyness of all professions, not just doctors specifically being busier.
2. Doctor had to read a great deal online people in other occupations: The passage doesn't emphasize online reading or compare it between professions.
3. The study of philosophy is particularly important to doctors: While philosophy is mentioned, the passage points out the overall lack of time for its study, not its specific importance to doctors.
4. People in their occupations have no more time to study philosophy than doctors have: This mirrors the passage's message that people across various occupations are similarly lacking time for philosophical pursuits due to their professional commitments.

Conclusion: Option 4 correctly captures the author's comparison of medical and other occupations. The passage suggests that just like doctors, people in other professions have little time for philosophy, emphasizing a common theme of professional busy-ness.