Question 23.

Which of the following statements is suggested by the sentence “Back then, at least, cinema was defined by its ephemerality: the sense that a film was as good as gone once it left your local cinema”?
A
Around a century ago, people were more accepting of not having access to films once they left the local cinema.
B
Today, films are expected to be available for a long time, since they are no longer tied solely to their stay at the local cinema
C
Cinema is now no longer as ephemeral as it used to be earlier, because the technology used for creating and preserving films has improved manifold
D
Presently, there is no reason why film studios should remove access to films once they have left the local cinema

Question Explanation

Text Explanation

Option B is the correct answer.

The passage contrasts the past and present by mentioning that, in the past, films were considered “as good as gone” once they left the cinema, meaning they were ephemeral and not readily accessible afterwards. Whereas, today's audience expects ongoing access to films well beyond their initial cinema run, thanks to technological advancements like streaming services and digital media. This shift in expectations is what the passage implies when referencing the previous era's ephemerality versus today's more lasting availability.

Option A: This is not the main point. While it may be true that people accepted films as temporary, the passage emphasizes today's expectations rather than discussing past acceptance.

Option C: The passage does not mention technology improvements. It focuses more on audience expectations or belief that films should now be available beyond just the cinema.

Option D: While the passage suggests that audiences may expect films to remain accessible, it does not claim there is no reason for studios to remove access. The passage acknowledges that financial motives may lead to films being removed from platforms.

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