Question

In the passage above, a line is given in bold. Which of the following best describes the meaning of the line given in bold?

• A. Even though people would like their cities to be cleaner, they also want restrictions on their freedom to drive.
• B. People want their cities to be cleaner and so they do not want to drive cars without restrictions.
• C. People would like their cities to be cleaner but they don't want restrictions on their freedom.
• D. Despite the fact that people want their cities to be cleaner, they do not want to compromise on their freedom to drive.

Hint:

Focus on the nuanced relationships presented in the passage, especially when dealing with conflicting desires or priorities.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is D

The bolded line illustrates the conflict between people's desire for cleaner cities and their reluctance to give up personal freedoms, particularly in terms of driving. Option (d) best captures this conflict, stating that while people want cleaner cities, they do not want to give up the freedom to drive.
- Option (a) suggests a balance between people's desire for clean cities and restrictions, but the passage emphasizes the reluctance to compromise on freedom.
- Option (b) oversimplifies the issue by stating that people don’t want to drive cars without restrictions, without addressing the broader issue of freedom.
- Option (c) misses the key point that people do not want to give up their driving freedom, which is central to the passage.
Thus, the correct answer is (d).