Set 8: Cross-Text Connections
Explanation
PASSAGE
Text 1 The Silk Road was a network of trade routes connecting China to the West. Merchants traveled these roads to sell silk, spices, and other goods. Text 2 Traveling the Silk Road was dangerous. Merchants faced bandits, harsh weather, and long journeys through deserts and mountains.
Which choice best summarizes the experience of a merchant on the Silk Road?
Detailed Answer Explanation
This question asks you to compare perspectives from two passages. Text 1: Trade/Sell goods (Profitable). Text 2: Dangerous/Bandits (Risky). 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:
• "sell silk, spices"
• "dangerous"
• "faced bandits"
Why others are wrong: A (And other goods.), C (Merchants traveled it.), D (Dangerous/Harsh.).
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