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?
- A. By agreeing that trees should be planted, while giving a different reason.Correct
- B. By arguing that trees should not be planted.
- C. By claiming that shade is the only benefit of trees.
- 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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