Craft and StructureEasy–MediumTwo views on street trees
Craft and Structure practice question
Text 1
The city should plant far more street trees. Their shade cools pavements by several degrees on hot days and makes walking pleasant.
Text 2
Shade from street trees is valuable, but the roots of some species lift and crack pavements. Any planting programme must choose species with deep rather than spreading roots.
Which choice best describes the relationship between the texts?
- A. Text 2 supports the goal in Text 1 while adding a practical condition.Correct
- B. Text 2 argues that street trees do more harm than good.
- C. Text 2 rejects the claim that trees cool pavements.
- D. Text 2 proposes an alternative to planting trees.
Answer: A. Text 2 supports the goal in Text 1 while adding a practical condition.
Agreement on shade, plus a condition on species.
Why the other answers are wrong
- B. Text 2 argues that street trees do more harm than good.
- Text 2 calls shade valuable.
- C. Text 2 rejects the claim that trees cool pavements.
- Text 2 does not dispute the cooling.
- D. Text 2 proposes an alternative to planting trees.
- Text 2 still proposes planting.
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