Read the passage and then do three tasks in English: (a) state the author's main argument in one sentence; (b)…

Questão

Read the passage and then do three tasks in English: (a) state the author's main argument in one sentence; (b) list two pieces of evidence or examples the author uses to support that argument; (c) say which of those two you think is the strongest evidence and explain why (one short sentence). Passage: 'The school cafeteria should offer more locally grown fruits. Local produce is fresher and tastes better, which encourages students to choose fruit over packaged snacks. Partnering with nearby farms would reduce transportation costs and lower the cafeteria's expenses. Teachers could use the deliveries as hands-on lessons about agriculture and nutrition. Additionally, when students help plant or taste the food, waste tends to drop because they value what they helped grow.'

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Resposta esperada

a) Main argument: The school cafeteria should offer more locally grown fruits. b) Two supporting pieces of evidence/examples: (1) Local produce is fresher and encourages students to choose fruit instead of packaged snacks; (2) Partnering with nearby farms reduces transportation costs and lowers cafeteria expenses (and hands-on lessons decrease waste). c) Strongest evidence and why: The reduction in food waste when students participate is the strongest evidence because it links behavior change (less waste) directly to the proposed action, showing a measurable outcome beyond preference or cost.

Explicação

A resposta apresenta de forma clara o argumento principal do autor, que é a necessidade de oferecer mais frutas locais na cafeteria escolar. As evidências escolhidas sustentam esse argumento, destacando benefícios tanto para os alunos quanto para a gestão da cafeteria. A escolha da evidência sobre a redução do desperdício é convincente, pois demonstra um impacto prático e positivo da proposta, indo além de aspectos subjetivos como gosto ou custo.

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