Question

view passage 1 view passage 2 tragic tally: more than 200 reported child drownings in pools and spas this summer washington, dc – from memorial day through labor day 2013, at least 202 children between the ages of 1 and 14 drowned in a swimming pool or spa in the united states, according to media reports compiled by the usa swimming foundation. of those, 143 of the victims were children younger than age 5. the latest media - reported figures are consistent with the u.s. consumer product safety commission’s (cpsc) annual submersion report, and show that young children and toddlers are especially vulnerable to drowning. drowning is the leading cause of unintentional death among children 1 to 4 years of age and it is the second leading cause of death for children from 5 to 14 years old. “the time is now to turn the tide on child drownings,” said cpsc chairman inez tenenbaum. “in warm weather states and indoor swim parks, pools are still open. let’s work together to prevent drownings by putting up barriers and having eyes - on supervision of children in and around the water.” cpsc’s national pool safely campaign reinforces important safety steps: fence all pools, stay close to children in the water, be alert, and teach children how to swim... mark to review later question 12/25 based on the evidence in the two passages, which choice is the best conclusion? ∘ parents with young children are usually careless in pool settings. ∘ families with young children should not have pools. ∘ safety measures are needed when young children are near pools. ∘ children under 13 should not be allowed near pools.

Explanation:

• Option 1: The passage doesn't imply parents are usually careless; it focuses on the need for safety, not parental carelessness.
• Option 2: The passage doesn't suggest families with young children should avoid having pools, but rather use safety measures.
• Option 3: The passage shows young children are vulnerable to drowning and emphasizes safety steps like barriers and supervision, so this conclusion follows.
• Option 4: The passage's data is about 1 - 14 year - olds, and there's no suggestion to ban children under 13 from pools, just to use safety measures.

Answer:

C. Safety measures are needed when young children are near pools.