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#27349
Complete Question Explanation
Point At Issue. The correct answer choice is (D)
Azadeh’s argument is that there is a new hope for a healthier planet, because the increase in the amount of organically produced food indicates that consumers are taking a greater interest in the environment. Ben, however, disagrees, stating that the increase in organic produce is motivated only by people’s concerns about their own health. Clearly the disagreement here is about what the increase in organic food production indicates (environmental concerns or health concerns).
Answer choice (A): Ben never mentions what it might take to maintain a healthier planet, so this answer fails the Agree/Disagree Test.
Answer choice (B): Azadeh never mentions health, so her opinion on this answer choice cannot be known and it fails the Agree/Disagree Test.
Answer choice (C): Again, Ben never mentions whether people should be more concerned about the environment, so this answer fails the Agree/Disagree Test..
Answer choice (D): This is the correct answer choice. Azadeh would agree with this statement and say that the increase does indicate a greater concern for the environment, while Ben would disagree and say that the increase is motivated only by health concerns.
Answer choice (E): Again, Ben never mentions whether he believes people can be persuaded to have a greater concern for the environment, so this answer fails the Agree/Disagree Test.
Point At Issue. The correct answer choice is (D)
Azadeh’s argument is that there is a new hope for a healthier planet, because the increase in the amount of organically produced food indicates that consumers are taking a greater interest in the environment. Ben, however, disagrees, stating that the increase in organic produce is motivated only by people’s concerns about their own health. Clearly the disagreement here is about what the increase in organic food production indicates (environmental concerns or health concerns).
Answer choice (A): Ben never mentions what it might take to maintain a healthier planet, so this answer fails the Agree/Disagree Test.
Answer choice (B): Azadeh never mentions health, so her opinion on this answer choice cannot be known and it fails the Agree/Disagree Test.
Answer choice (C): Again, Ben never mentions whether people should be more concerned about the environment, so this answer fails the Agree/Disagree Test..
Answer choice (D): This is the correct answer choice. Azadeh would agree with this statement and say that the increase does indicate a greater concern for the environment, while Ben would disagree and say that the increase is motivated only by health concerns.
Answer choice (E): Again, Ben never mentions whether he believes people can be persuaded to have a greater concern for the environment, so this answer fails the Agree/Disagree Test.