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C. Read the text again and answer the following questions in ONE SENTENCE each. 5x1=5 a. What does DST stand for ? b. Why does Franklin think it was a good idea to move the time ? Give a reason. c.…

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C. Read the text again and answer the following questions in ONE SENTENCE each. 5x1=5 a. What does DST stand for ? b. Why does Franklin think it was a good idea to move the time ? Give a reason. c. What decision was made in 1925 ? d. Why do you think DST was called War Time during 1940s ? Give your opinion. e. What is the purpose of this text ?

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a. DST stands for Daylight Saving Time.

b. Franklin thought moving the time was a good idea because it would save candle wax and money by utilizing more daylight in the evening.

c. In 1925, the decision was made to make Daylight Saving Time permanent in the United States.

d. DST was called War Time during the 1940s because it was introduced as a measure to conserve energy and resources during World War II, aligning with the wartime efforts to maximize efficiency and reduce energy consumption.

e. The purpose of this text is to inform readers about the history, implementation, and benefits of Daylight Saving Time (DST), including its origins, changes over time, and its relevance during wartime.

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