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Read the given passage and answer the questions that follow.
Decades of research have shown that spending time in green spaces is good for our physical and mental health- including boosting our emotional states and attention spans and improving our longevity. Even a little goes a long way: a study in the 1980s showed that post-surgery patients assigned to hospital rooms with greenery outside recovered faster than those who didn’t have such accommodations. 
Yet in many cities, outdoor space- whether your own or in terms of proximity to parks- comes at a premium. According to a study, one in eight British households had no access to a green space at home, whether a private or shared space. That inequity was starker among ethnic groups: in England, black people are almost four times more likely than white people to have no access to private outdoor space. Access to public outdoor space can be a challenge, too: ”There are about 100 million people in the US who don’t live within 10 minutes of a park or green si Kimberly Burrowes, who works with an organization that studies cities. And the poorer an area is, the worse the park quality, even if a park is close by. 
”People view nature as an amenity, not as an essential,” says Lorien Nesbitt, an assistant professor of urban forestry at the University of British Columbia in Canada. ”I think we don’t always view urban nature as important as running water, housing, that kind of thing.”
Question: 1

Which of the following statement is NOT true of green, open spaces as per the passage?

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When answering questions about the passage, focus on understanding the impact described and whether it aligns with the provided statements.
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  • The presence of greenery aids in the recovery process of patients.
  • In most cities, people do not have their own or shared open space.
  • Such spaces have a positive impact only on the lifespan of people.
  • Access to open spaces is determined by the colour of one’s skin.
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The Correct Option is C

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The correct answer is "Such spaces have a positive impact only on the lifespan of people." According to the passage, the presence of greenery impacts mental and physical health, not just lifespan. Therefore, this statement is not true as per the passage.
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Question: 2

The phrase ‘comes at a premium’ in the second paragraph refers to:

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When a phrase like "comes at a premium" is used, it often implies scarcity and a high cost associated with it.
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  • the availability of open spaces in cities
  • the lack of private and public open spaces
  • the high cost involved in access to open spaces
  • the quality of open spaces available in cities
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The Correct Option is C

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The correct answer is "the high cost involved in access to open spaces." The phrase "comes at a premium" indicates that access to open spaces is difficult and expensive, as mentioned in the passage.
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Question: 3

Raghav lives with his family in the heart of a metropolitan city. Based on your reading of the passage, he is likely to have:

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When interpreting a question about access to resources in a city, focus on how the passage describes challenges or lack of availability.
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  • access to his neighbour’s garden
  • no access to parks and gardens
  • easy access to parks and gardens
  • limited access to parks and gardens
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The Correct Option is B

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The correct answer is "no access to parks and gardens." The passage mentions that in many cities, outdoor space is scarce, and access to parks and gardens is a challenge for people living in certain areas.
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Question: 4

The author uses results from various studies to:

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Look for the purpose of the studies mentioned in the passage to identify how they contribute to the overall argument.
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  • show how urban areas do not have open spaces that are accessible to many people
  • highlight the problems faced by those who live in poor neighbourhoods in urban areas
  • illustrate the problems faced by people living in cities as a result of their limited access to open spaces
  • support the idea that green spaces, though vital, are not accessible to everyone in cities
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The Correct Option is A

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The correct answer is "show how urban areas do not have open spaces that are accessible to many people." The passage discusses the lack of access to open spaces, especially for certain groups of people.
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Question: 5

Which of the following sentence best captures the main idea of the last paragraph?

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When identifying the main idea of a passage, focus on the sentence that broadly captures the key point discussed in the concluding lines.
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  • Nature is as important to people as water and housing.
  • To most people, having an open space is a luxury.
  • People living in cities do not view nature as a necessity.
  • Access to running water and housing is important in cities.
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The Correct Option is A

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The correct answer is "Nature is as important to people as water and housing." The last paragraph emphasizes how nature is as vital as other essential services, and how people in cities need access to it.
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