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Answer: ASet 4: Cross-Text Connections
Explanation
PASSAGE
Text 1 The Titanic sank in 1912 after hitting an iceberg. It did not have enough lifeboats for everyone on board. Text 2 After the disaster, laws were changed. Ships are now required to carry enough lifeboats for every passenger to ensure safety.
How did the event in Text 1 affect the regulations mentioned in Text 2?
A. The lack of lifeboats on the Titanic led to new laws requiring them for everyone.✓ Correct
B. The Titanic disaster was ignored.
C. Ships stopped carrying lifeboats.
D. Icebergs were banned.
Detailed Explanation
Event: Titanic sank/Not enough boats. Result: Laws changed (Required enough boats).
Key Evidence:
• "did not have enough"
• "laws were changed ... required to carry enough"
Why others are wrong: B (Laws changed.), C (Required to carry.), D (Impossible.).
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