The following text discusses urban planning.
Green spaces in cities provide measurable health benefits to residents. Studies show that access to parks reduces stress levels and encourages physical activity. Trees filter air pollutants and reduce urban heat. As cities grow, urban planners increasingly prioritize these spaces in development projects.
Which choice best describes the function of the last sentence?
It contradicts the evidence presented in earlier sentences.
It explains how the findings are being applied in practice.
It questions whether green spaces are actually beneficial.
It provides additional scientific data on tree filtration.
Correct Answer: B
Choice B is the best answer. The last sentence shows how the benefits described earlier lead to practical action by urban planners.
- Evidence: Previous sentences list benefits (health, air, heat reduction). The last sentence says "urban planners increasingly prioritize these spaces."
- Reasoning: The planners' action is a result or application of the known benefits.
- Conclusion: The function is to explain practical application.
💡 Strategy: Connect the research findings (sentences 2-3) to the real-world action (sentence 4).
Choice A is incorrect because it supports, not contradicts, the evidence. Choice C is incorrect because benefits are affirmed, not questioned. Choice D is incorrect because no additional data is provided.