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Craft and StructureEasy–MediumTwo texts with different reasons for the same view

Craft and Structure practice question

Text 1 The town should plant more trees along its main road, because they will give shade in summer, says resident Tam Iqbal. Text 2 Trees along the main road would soak up rainwater and reduce the flooding that closes the road every winter.

Based on the texts, how would the author of Text 2 most likely respond to Iqbal's view?

  1. A. By agreeing that trees should be planted, while giving a different reason.Correct
  2. B. By arguing that trees should not be planted.
  3. C. By claiming that shade is the only benefit of trees.
  4. D. By denying that the road floods.

Answer: A. By agreeing that trees should be planted, while giving a different reason.

Both want trees; shade versus flooding.

Why the other answers are wrong

B. By arguing that trees should not be planted.
Text 2 supports planting.
C. By claiming that shade is the only benefit of trees.
Text 2 gives a benefit other than shade.
D. By denying that the road floods.
Text 2 says the road floods every winter.

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