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Set 1: Text Structure (Intermediate)

Explanation

Answer: A

PASSAGE

Urban spacing is often dictated by historical necessity rather than modern efficiency. Narrow streets in European capitals, designed for horse carts, now cause massive traffic congestion.

Which choice best describes the text's structure?

A. A general principle followed by a specific illustration of its consequence.✓ Correct
B. A chronological account of how cities were built.
C. An argument advocating for the demolition of old cities.
D. A comparison between European and American city planning.

Detailed Explanation

Principle: History dictates spacing. Illustration: Narrow streets (history) cause traffic (consequence).

Key Evidence:

• "dictated by historical necessity"

• "Narrow streets ... now cause"

Why others are wrong: B (Not a full history.), C (No advocacy for demolition.), D (America not mentioned.).

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