Question

1. which of the following best describes the authors intention with the first sentence of the essay?

a. to confuse the reader about the setting of the passage

b. to address a common misconception before correcting it

c. to make the reader curious about the tourism industry in japan

d. to criticize foreign tourists for their limited understanding of japan

Explanation:

Authors often use the first - sentence to hook the reader. Option A is unlikely as confusing the reader is not a typical positive intention. Option B has no indication in the question of a misconception being addressed. Option D seems too negative and there's no sign of criticism in the question. Option C is a common authorial intention of creating curiosity, which makes it the most likely.

Answer:

C. to make the reader curious about the tourism industry in Japan