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Make a précis of the following passage giving a suitable title:
Some people consider that man is becoming the slave of the
machine. Certainly machines are playing an ever-increasing part in our lives.
Let us hope that they will never become more important than the man they were
invented to serve. Charles Chaplin in his film ‘Modern Times’ drew attention to
this danger. In the film he got a job in a factory that employed
mass-production methods. He had to stand by a machine with a spanner in his
hand. An endless belt passed in front of him carrying slowly an endless line of
articles. As each one passed, he tightened one nut on one bolt with his
spanner. His work was done with one turn of the wrist repeated throughout the
day. Very soon his mind became affected and the film shows the amusing things
which he did as a result of his mental disorder. Although it was very funny,
the film had serious side. It showed that the kind of work which many people
do, far from giving them pride and pleasure, is more likely to fit them for
lunatic asylum.
Answer:
Title: The Impact of Machines on Human Life
Some believe humans risk becoming slaves to machines, which
play a growing role in life. Charles Chaplin’s film Modern Times warns of this,
showing a factory worker performing repetitive tasks. His mental health
deteriorates, humorously portrayed but with a serious message. The film
highlights that mechanical work can deprive people of pride and pleasure,
risking mental disorders.
Total Words-182
Words in Precis-57
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