Craft and StructureEasy–MediumTwo views on a town's Christmas lights
Craft and Structure practice question
Text 1
The town's Christmas lights cost $30,000 a year, money that could repair the pavements.
Text 2
The lights bring shoppers into town in December, and the shops' takings that month are up 40 percent on November; the lights pay for themselves several times over.
How would the author of Text 2 most likely respond to Text 1?
- A. By arguing that the lights generate more money than they cost.Correct
- B. By agreeing that the money should go to pavements.
- C. By denying that the lights cost $30,000.
- D. By suggesting the lights be switched off in December.
Answer: A. By arguing that the lights generate more money than they cost.
Takings up 40 percent.
Why the other answers are wrong
- B. By agreeing that the money should go to pavements.
- Text 2 defends the lights.
- C. By denying that the lights cost $30,000.
- The cost is not disputed.
- D. By suggesting the lights be switched off in December.
- December is when they earn.
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