Question

1. which of the following is the best objective summary of the passage? a. maria moves to the city, feels invisible, but finds belonging through small acts of kindness. b. maria dislikes the city and decides she wants to move home. c. maria learns that everyone in the city is unfriendly and careless. d. maria compares her hometown to the city and decides to ignore her surroundings. directions: read the passage. unpack the questions. use process of elimination. select the best answer. explain. in recent years, urban farming has grown in popularity across many cities. urban farming refers to the practice of growing food within city environments, often in community gardens, rooftop plots, or even indoor vertical farms. the central goal is to provide fresh produce to communities that may otherwise have limited access to healthy food. urban farming is more than just gardening—it addresses important social and environmental issues. for example, it helps reduce \food deserts,\ areas where residents struggle to find affordable fruits and vegetables. it also reduces the distance food must travel, which lowers pollution and energy use from transportation. in addition, urban farming can strengthen communities. people who work together in gardens often form new friendships and learn from one another. schools also use gardens to teach students about nutrition and sustainability. although challenges like limited space and high costs remain, urban farming continues to expand as cities strive for healthier and more sustainable futures. 6. what is the central idea of the passage? a. urban farming is a trend that only benefits schools. b. urban farming provides healthy food, reduces environmental impact, and strengthens community. c. gardening is the best way to spend free time in the city. d. farming in rural areas is better than farming in cities. 7. how does the author introduce the central idea in the first paragraph? a. by explaining the challenges of farming in rural areas. b. by giving examples of where urban farming happens and its main purpose. c. by describing pollution in large cities. d. by comparing traditional farming to rooftop gardening.

Explanation:

1. The passage discusses urban farming providing healthy food, reducing environmental impact, and strengthening communities. Option A is too narrow as it only mentions schools. Option C focuses on gardening instead of urban - farming. Option D compares urban and rural farming which is not the central idea.
2. The author starts by defining urban farming and stating its main purpose (providing fresh produce to communities with limited access), which is in line with Option B.

Answer:

1. B. Urban farming provides healthy food, reduces environmental impact, and strengthens community.
2. B. By giving examples of where urban farming happens and its main purpose.