Question

1. how do the speakers in both passages address the financial aspects of the honey program differently?

a the speaker in passage 1 argues that the cost is too high for the honey program, but the speaker in passage 2 lists profitable alternatives.
b both speakers mention the cost of the honey program, but the speaker in passage 1 describes how the profits may soon begin to decrease.
c both speakers mention the cost of the honey program, but the speaker in passage 2 explains that the profits for agriculture in general are much higher.
d the speaker in passage 1 shows that the cost of the honey program has stayed the same, but the speaker in passage 2 shows that profits have varied greatly.

1. this question has two parts. first, answer part a. then, answer part b.

part a
how does passage 1 use the idea of a declining bee population?
a as evidence that the honey program is unsuccessful
b as a reason why the honey program helps few farmers
c as a counterargument that explains the need for the honey program
d as support for investing the honey program money in other sweeteners
part b
how does passage 2 use the information of a declining bee population differently than part a?
a it identifies the exact percentage of the decline.
b it details the timeline of the decline and how to stop it.
c it examines the role of the american public in causing the decline.
d it provides a reason for the decline and highlights the lack of awareness.

Explanation:

For question 7, we need to analyze how the speakers in two passages address the financial aspects of the honey - program. By carefully reading the passages, we can determine the differences in their viewpoints on cost and profit. For question 8 Part A, we must understand how Passage 1 uses the idea of a declining bee population in relation to the honey - program. For Part B, we compare this usage with how Passage 2 uses the same information.

Answer:

1. A. The speaker in Passage 1 argues that the cost is too high for the honey program, but the speaker in Passage 2 lists profitable alternatives.
2. Part A: C. as a counter - argument that explains the need for the honey program

Part B: D. It provides a reason for the decline and highlights the lack of awareness.