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Answer: ASet 4: Cross-Text Connections
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?
A. They are global events with many more sports, continuing the tradition.✓ Correct
B. They are exactly the same.
C. They no longer have running.
D. They are held every year.
Detailed Explanation
Ancient: Greece/Few sports. Modern: Global/Hundreds of sports/Every 4 years.
Key Evidence:
• "from all over the world"
• "hundreds of different sports"
Why others are wrong: B (More sports/Global.), C (Included.), D (Every four years.).