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Set 2: Central Ideas

Explanation

Answer: C

PASSAGE

The following text describes the importance of bees. Bees are often seen as pests, but they play a critical role in our ecosystem as pollinators. By moving pollen from one flower to another, they enable plants to reproduce and grow fruits and seeds. It is estimated that one-third of the human food supply depends on insect pollination, most of which is done by bees.

What is the main point of the text regarding bees?

A. Bees are dangerous pests that damage crops
B. Bees are essential for plant reproduction and food supply
C. Bees produce honey which is a valuable food source✓ Correct
D. Humans should find artificial ways to pollinate plants

Detailed Explanation

Choice B is correct. The text argues that bees 'play a critical role... as pollinators' and that a significant portion of the 'human food supply depends' on them.

Key Evidence:

• "play a critical role in our ecosystem as pollinators"

• "one-third of the human food supply depends on... pollination"

Why others are wrong: A (Opposite (text says they are 'seen as pests' but are actually critical)), C (Not mentioned (honey is not discussed)), D (Not mentioned).

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