Set 7: Cross-Text Connections (Intermediate)
Explanation
PASSAGE
Text 1 Cities are busy places with tall buildings, loud cars, and many people. There is always something to do. Text 2 The country is quiet and open. There are farms, forests, and fewer people. It is a good place to relax.
Which choice best contrasts the two environments?
Detailed Answer Explanation
This question asks you to compare perspectives from two passages. City: Busy/Tall buildings/Many people. Country: Quiet/Open/Fewer people. 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:
• "busy ... many people"
• "quiet and open"
Why others are wrong: B (Farms exist.), C (Always something to do.), A (Quiet.).
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