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Text 1 Electric cars produce no exhaust, so switching a city's taxis to electric would eliminate their contribution to air pollution. Text 2 Tailpipe emissions are only part of the story. Tyre and brake wear release fine particles regardless of what powers the car, and heavier electric vehicles wear their tyres faster. Electrifying the taxis would cut their pollution substantially but not eliminate it.

Which choice best describes the relationship between the two texts?

  1. A. Text 2 agrees that electric taxis would reduce pollution but corrects Text 1's claim that they would eliminate it.Correct
  2. B. Text 2 argues that electric taxis would increase pollution.
  3. C. Text 2 denies that electric cars have no exhaust.
  4. D. Text 2 recommends keeping petrol taxis.

Answer: A. Text 2 agrees that electric taxis would reduce pollution but corrects Text 1's claim that they would eliminate it.

'Cut their pollution substantially but not eliminate it.'

Why the other answers are wrong

B. Text 2 argues that electric taxis would increase pollution.
Text 2 says pollution would be cut substantially.
C. Text 2 denies that electric cars have no exhaust.
Text 2 accepts the absence of exhaust; its point is other sources.
D. Text 2 recommends keeping petrol taxis.
No such recommendation.

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