Which of the following situations would fulfill the author’s prophecy for swimming?

Read the following passage and answer the question.

Swimming has developed from a primal mode of movement to an advanced hobby and competitive sport. Exercising nearly every muscle group, swimming is a rigorous sport and requires intense training. In competitions, swimmers typically contend for the fastest time to complete a certain distance by performing a specific swimming stroke. Also, swimmers work to build endurance and an ability to swim over long distances. Because swimming has developed into a highly intricate competitive sport, where one wrong technique can disqualify a participant, it is interesting to ponder how the sport will evolve for people in the future, either advancing into a progressive purpose or regressing to a primal mode of movement.

Which of the following situations would fulfill the author’s prophecy for swimming?
A . Humans settling on the moon use swimming techniques to move through space.
B . Swimming remains a competitive Olympic sport.
C . Animals, including amphibians, begin to swim instinctively upon birth, as a dominant genetic trait.
D . People swim in home and community pools to relax and exercise.
E . Fish begin swimming at unprecedented speeds and extend the average life span.

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Answer: A

Explanation:

This question refers you to the conclusion sentence. The author states clearly that swimming must either progress into a new form or regress to the primal mode of movement. Choice “Swimming remains a competitive Olympic sport” and “People swim in home and community pools to relax and exercise” can be eliminated because they show no change, just a continuation of current circumstances. Choice “Humans settling on the moon use swimming techniques to move through space” is an actual possibility as humans may very well be settling in outer space in the future. Choice “Animals, including amphibians, begin to swim instinctively upon birth, as a dominant genetic trait” and “Fish begin swimming at unprecedented speeds and extend the average life span” refer to animals anyway, when the author specifically was predicting a future for humans. Choice “Humans settling on the moon use swimming techniques to move through space” is the most realistic and relevant prophecy according to the premises developed by the author.