Set 6: Cross-Text Connections (Advanced)
Explanation
PASSAGE
Text 1 In 1969, Neil Armstrong became the first person to walk on the moon. He said, 'That's one small step for man, one giant leap for mankind.' Text 2 Millions of people watched the moon landing on television. It was a proud moment for the United States and the world.
How does Text 2 illustrate the impact of the event in Text 1?
Detailed Answer Explanation
This question asks you to compare perspectives from two passages. Event: Moon landing. Impact: Millions watched/Proud moment (Global celebration). Understanding how the authors relate to each other's views is essential. Identify whether they agree, disagree, or address different aspects of the topic. Focus on their specific claims and conclusions. When comparing texts, first identify each author's thesis or main argument. Then determine how these positions interact: do they complement each other, contradict each other, or address different aspects of the same issue? The relationship between texts reveals deeper meaning.
Key Evidence:
• "Millions ... watched"
• "proud moment"
Why others are wrong: D (Proud moment.), C (Millions watched.), A (Irrelevant.).
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