Craft and StructureEasy–MediumTwo texts with the same view for different reasons
Craft and Structure practice question
Text 1
The town should plant more street trees because they make the streets more beautiful, says artist Mo Reyes.
Text 2
Street trees should be planted because their shade keeps pavements cooler on hot days.
Based on the texts, how would the author of Text 2 most likely respond to Reyes's view?
- A. By agreeing that trees should be planted while giving a different reason.Correct
- B. By arguing that trees make streets ugly.
- C. By claiming that shade is unwelcome.
- D. By opposing any new trees.
Answer: A. By agreeing that trees should be planted while giving a different reason.
Both want trees; beauty versus shade.
Why the other answers are wrong
- B. By arguing that trees make streets ugly.
- Text 2 does not discuss beauty.
- C. By claiming that shade is unwelcome.
- Text 2 values the shade.
- D. By opposing any new trees.
- Text 2 supports planting.
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