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The footpath along the cliff is closed every winter. Storms wash away parts of it, and the council repairs them each spring before walkers return.

Which choice best states the main idea of the text?

  1. A. The cliff path closes each winter because of storm damage and is repaired for spring.Correct
  2. B. The council dislikes walkers.
  3. C. The cliff path is dangerous in summer.
  4. D. Storms happen only in winter.

Answer: A. The cliff path closes each winter because of storm damage and is repaired for spring.

Closed, damaged, repaired, reopened.

Why the other answers are wrong

B. The council dislikes walkers.
Not stated.
C. The cliff path is dangerous in summer.
Summer is when it reopens.
D. Storms happen only in winter.
Not stated.

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