Question

1. how does paragraph 6 contribute to the development of ideas in the text?

a by emphasizing the role of basket weaving in preserving traditional crafting techniques and religious practices
b by highlighting the personal significance of basket weaving, connecting the craft to heritage and identity
c by listing the many practical benefits of learning basket weaving, proving that it is still valuable in modern life
d by showing how basket weaving is viewed as a hobby rather than a cultural practice

1. for this item, highlight the answer by hovering over and selecting the underlined text.

select the phrase that helps the reader understand the meaning of the word diverse as it is used in paragraph 7.
basket making is not a single tradition with a clear origin story, but a multi - stranded global practice with diverse and overlapping traditions. made with biodegradable materials, basketwork tends to be more perishable than some other crafts, but 3,000 - year - old items have been found preserved in sand in egypt, and in 2021, archeologists uncovered a complete basket estimated to be more than 10,000 years old in a cave in the judean desert.

Explanation:

For Question 22:

Paragraph 6 (implied context paired with the options) focuses on basket weaving's ongoing value in current times by noting its practical uses, which demonstrates it remains relevant today. Option A is incorrect as the paragraph does not emphasize religious preservation. Option B is incorrect as it does not focus on personal significance/identity. Option D is incorrect as it frames basket weaving as a hobby, which contradicts the practical value focus.

For Question 23:

The phrase "multi-stranded global practice with diverse and overlapping traditions" directly explains that basket weaving has many distinct, interconnected regional/ cultural forms, which clarifies the meaning of "diverse" here.

Answer:

1. C. by listing the many practical benefits of learning basket weaving, proving that it is still valuable in modern life
2. The phrase "multi-stranded global practice with diverse and overlapping traditions" helps the reader understand that "diverse" means basket weaving consists of many distinct, interconnected cultural and regional traditions across the world.