Question

senior citizens center
mauri rapp
1fellow members of the community, i am here today requesting your support for the construction of a senior citizens center. this presentation will demonstrate all the ways that the senior center will benefit the entire community. although many residents might worry that such a project would inevitably increase property taxes, im here to assure you that we can acquire the necessary funding without resorting to a drastic tax hike.
2our community has a large population of citizens over the age of sixty-five. as citizens grow older, they have fewer opportunities to socialize. while many senior citizens are involved in activities such as church groups and volunteer organizations, others remain isolated from the community. furthermore, those who do participate in these groups still lack the daily socialization they once enjoyed during their school and work years—many still yearn for the chance to interact with their peers every day. a senior citizens center
what is the main idea of this passage?
a a new senior citizens center will bring new jobs to our community.
b our community has a large population of citizens over the age of sixty-five.
c our community should put together the funds to build a senior citizens community center for our elderly population.
d senior citizens are the people we see at bake sales, blood drives, and food drives, doing all they can to help our community.

Explanation:

The passage opens by requesting community support to build a senior citizens center, addresses tax concerns, and then outlines the unmet socialization needs of the local elderly population to justify the project. Option A is incorrect as jobs are not mentioned. Option B is a supporting detail, not the main idea. Option D is irrelevant, as the passage does not focus on seniors' volunteer work. Option C captures the core request and purpose of the passage.

Answer:

C. Our community should put together the funds to build a Senior Citizen's Community Center for our elderly population.