Craft and StructureEasy–MediumTwo accounts of a pianist's fame
Craft and Structure practice question
Text 1
Hazel Scott's virtuosity filled concert halls across two continents; relentless touring, night after night, built her a devoted following.
Text 2
Halls hold a few thousand people. What made Scott a household name was radio: her broadcasts reached millions who would never buy a concert ticket, multiplying every tour stop a thousandfold.
Which choice best describes the relationship between the texts?
- A. Text 2 credits the pianist's fame partly to a factor Text 1 does not mention.Correct
- B. Text 2 argues the pianist did not deserve her reputation.
- C. Both texts attribute her fame entirely to constant touring.
- D. Text 1 focuses on her recordings, while Text 2 focuses on her teaching.
Answer: A. Text 2 credits the pianist's fame partly to a factor Text 1 does not mention.
Text 1 explains the fame through talent and touring; Text 2 adds the radio broadcasts — a cause Text 1 leaves out.
Why the other answers are wrong
- B. Text 2 argues the pianist did not deserve her reputation.
- Text 2 questions no part of her skill; it adds a reason for her reach.
- C. Both texts attribute her fame entirely to constant touring.
- Only Text 1 emphasizes touring; Text 2 says touring alone cannot explain the scale.
- D. Text 1 focuses on her recordings, while Text 2 focuses on her teaching.
- Neither text discusses teaching, and Text 1 never mentions recordings.
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