Set 7: Cross-Text Connections (Advanced)
Explanation
PASSAGE
Text 1 Recycling paper saves trees. For every ton of paper recycled, 17 trees are saved from being cut down. Text 2 Recycling also saves water and energy. Making new paper from old paper uses less water than making it from wood.
What is the main argument supported by both texts?
Detailed Answer Explanation
This question asks you to compare perspectives from two passages. Text 1: Saves trees. Text 2: Saves water/energy. Both support environmental benefits. 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:
• "saves trees"
• "saves water and energy"
Why others are wrong: C (Saves them.), B (Not mentioned.), A (Recycle it.).
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