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The town's kite festival drew a record 5,000 visitors on Sunday, despite a forecast of rain that never came. The organisers say that next year the event will run over two days.

Which choice best states the main idea of the text?

  1. A. The kite festival had a record crowd and will be extended to two days next year.Correct
  2. B. The kite festival was cancelled because of rain.
  3. C. The kite festival will not be held next year.
  4. D. Fewer people came to the festival than last year.

Answer: A. The kite festival had a record crowd and will be extended to two days next year.

A record, and a plan to expand.

Why the other answers are wrong

B. The kite festival was cancelled because of rain.
The rain never came.
C. The kite festival will not be held next year.
It will run over two days.
D. Fewer people came to the festival than last year.
5,000 was a record.

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