Set 7: Cross-Text Connections
Explanation
PASSAGE
Text 1 Vaccines work by introducing a harmless piece of a pathogen to the immune system. This trains the body to recognize and fight the real pathogen if exposed later, providing immunity without causing the disease. Text 2 Herd immunity occurs when a large percentage of a population is vaccinated. This effectively stops the spread of the disease, protecting those who cannot be vaccinated, such as infants or the immunocompromised.
Based on the texts, how does individual vaccination contribute to community health?
Detailed Answer Explanation
This question asks you to compare perspectives from two passages. Text 1: Individual immunity. Text 2: Herd immunity (Collective barrier). Connection: Individual vax -> Herd immunity -> Protects others. 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:
• "trains the body"
• "large percentage ... vaccinated"
• "stops the spread"
• "protecting those"
Why others are wrong: A (Stops spread.), B (Opposite.), C (Focus on community.).
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