IELTS reading detail Practice
What is the primary motive for platforms to use algorithmic news feeds?
Question type: multiple choice · Difficulty: beginner
- A. To provide a balanced view of world events.
- B. To improve the quality of journalism.
- C. To increase their financial profit.
- D. To help users make new friends.
Explanation Preview
Paragraph B states, 'The goal of the platform is commercial; by showing people content they are more likely to interact with, the platform can keep them on the site for longer, which in turn generates more advertising revenue.' This shows the motive is financial.