Set 8: Cross-Text Connections (Intermediate)
Explanation
PASSAGE
Text 1 The Pyramids of Giza are huge stone structures in Egypt. They were built thousands of years ago as tombs for kings. Text 2 Building the pyramids was a massive task. It took thousands of workers and many years to move the heavy stones into place.
What do the two texts together tell us about the Pyramids?
Detailed Answer Explanation
This question asks you to compare perspectives from two passages. Text 1: Tombs/Ancient. Text 2: Massive task/Thousands of workers. 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:
• "tombs for kings"
• "took thousands of workers"
Why others are wrong: B (Years, not days.), D (Workers moved stones.), A (Huge stone structures.).
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