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Set 1: Cross-Text Connections

Explanation

Answer: A

PASSAGE

Text 1 Many people believe that bees are only important because they make honey. However, their role in nature is much larger. Bees pollinate many crops that humans rely on for food. Text 2 Pollination is the process where pollen is moved to help plants grow fruit. Without pollinators like bees, many of the fruits and vegetables we eat would disappear.

Based on the texts, how does Text 2 support the argument made in Text 1?

A. It explains why pollination is important for food, supporting the claim in Text 1.✓ Correct
B. It argues that honey is the most important product of bees.
C. It claims that bees are dangerous to humans.
D. It proves that bees are the only pollinators.

Detailed Explanation

Text 1 claims bees are important for food crops. Text 2 explains the mechanism (pollination) and consequence (food disappearing), thus supporting Text 1.

Key Evidence:

• "pollinate many crops"

• "Without pollinators ... we eat would disappear"

Why others are wrong: B (Text 1 says honey is NOT the only reason.), C (Not mentioned.), D (Says 'pollinators like bees', implying others exist.).

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