Question: Directions for Summary: A paragraph is followed by four options which have summarized the passage in their own way. Pick the option that best summarizes the passage:
People view idleness as a sin and industriousness as a virtue, and in the process have developed an unsatisfactory relationship with their jobs. Work has become a way for them to keep busy, even though many find their work meaningless. In their need for activity people undertake what was once considered work (fishing, gardening) as hobbies. The opposing view is that hard work has made us prosperous and improved our levels of health and education. It has also brought innovation and labour and time-saving devices, which have lessened life's drudgery.
The passage can be broken down in 2 opposing view..
1: Work has become a way for them to keep busy, even though many find their work meaningless.
Option (a) captures both these views perfectly.
Option (b) hints that hard work leads to greater idleness, which is not true according to the passage.
Option (c) hints at hard work overtaking all aspects of our lives which can't be substantiated based on the passage.
Option (d) does not capture both the opposing views.
Hence, option (a).