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The village has put a new bench at the bus stop. It was paid for by a collection in the pub, and the carpenter who made it charged only for the wood. Old Mr Reyes, who used to lean on the wall while he waited, now has somewhere to sit.

Which choice best states the main idea of the text?

  1. A. The village worked together to provide a bench that its older residents needed.Correct
  2. B. Mr Reyes leaned on a wall.
  3. C. The carpenter charged for the wood.
  4. D. Buses are often late in the village.

Answer: A. The village worked together to provide a bench that its older residents needed.

A collection, a carpenter's gift, a seat for Mr Reyes.

Why the other answers are wrong

B. Mr Reyes leaned on a wall.
A detail.
C. The carpenter charged for the wood.
A detail.
D. Buses are often late in the village.
Not mentioned.

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