Set 9: Cross-Text Connections (Advanced)
Explanation
PASSAGE
Text 1 The Olympics began in ancient Greece thousands of years ago. Athletes competed in running, wrestling, and chariot racing. Text 2 Today, the Olympics are held every four years. Athletes from all over the world come together to compete in hundreds of different sports.
How do the modern Olympics compare to the ancient ones described?
Detailed Answer Explanation
This question asks you to compare perspectives from two passages. Ancient: Greece/Few sports. Modern: Global/Hundreds of sports/Every 4 years. 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:
• "from all over the world"
• "hundreds of different sports"
Why others are wrong: A (Every four years.), C (Included.), D (More sports/Global.).
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