Text 1A comprehensive study by Dr. Chen's research team has found that converting abandoned industrial sites into community gardens significantly...
GMAT Craft and Structure : (Structure) Questions
A comprehensive study by Dr. Chen's research team has found that converting abandoned industrial sites into community gardens significantly improves neighborhood health outcomes. Their analysis of twelve cities shows measurable decreases in respiratory illness and increases in physical activity among residents. The gardens also strengthen social connections and provide fresh food access in underserved areas, creating multiple pathways to community wellness.
Text 2
Dr. Chen's study provides valuable insights into community gardens' health benefits, though successful implementation requires addressing several practical considerations. Sites need soil remediation to remove industrial contaminants, and communities need ongoing maintenance plans and funding structures. The research team emphasizes that sustainable garden programs depend on coordination between city planners, health departments, and neighborhood organizations.
Which choice best describes a difference in how the author of Text 1 and the author of Text 2 view Dr. Chen's team's study?
The author of Text 2 disagrees with Dr. Chen's findings about respiratory health improvements, whereas the author of Text 1 accepts them as valid.
The author of Text 2 focuses on the study's social benefits, whereas the author of Text 1 focuses on physical health outcomes.
The author of Text 2 emphasizes specific implementation requirements, whereas the author of Text 1 emphasizes the broader significance of the research findings.
The author of Text 2 argues that community gardens are too expensive to implement widely, whereas the author of Text 1 suggests they are cost-effective.
Step 1: Decode and Map the Passage
Create Passage Analysis Table
| Text from Passage | Analysis |
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| Text 1: "A comprehensive study by Dr. Chen's research team has found that converting abandoned industrial sites into community gardens significantly improves neighborhood health outcomes." |
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| "Their analysis of twelve cities shows measurable decreases in respiratory illness and increases in physical activity among residents." |
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| "The gardens also strengthen social connections and provide fresh food access in underserved areas, creating multiple pathways to community wellness." |
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| Text 2: "Dr. Chen's study provides valuable insights into community gardens' health benefits, though successful implementation requires addressing several practical considerations." |
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| "Sites need soil remediation to remove industrial contaminants, and communities need ongoing maintenance plans and funding structures." |
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| "The research team emphasizes that sustainable garden programs depend on coordination between city planners, health departments, and neighborhood organizations." |
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Provide Passage Architecture & Core Elements
Main Point: Text 1 presents Dr. Chen's study as demonstrating significant community benefits, while Text 2 acknowledges the study's value but emphasizes the practical challenges of implementation.
Argument Flow: Text 1 builds a case for the study's positive findings, starting with health outcomes and expanding to social and food benefits. Text 2 accepts the study's insights but shifts focus to what's needed to actually make gardens work in practice.
Step 2: Interpret the Question Precisely
This is a fill-in-the-blank question asking us to choose the best logical connector. The answer must create the right relationship between what comes before and after the blank.
Step 3: Prethink the Answer
- Text 1 treats Dr. Chen's study as a success story, highlighting all the positive outcomes and presenting them as significant achievements
- Text 2 doesn't disagree with the findings but takes a more practical approach, essentially saying these results are valuable, but here's what we need to actually make this work in the real world
- So the right answer should capture that Text 1 emphasizes the study's positive findings and their broader significance, while Text 2 emphasizes the practical steps needed for successful implementation
The author of Text 2 disagrees with Dr. Chen's findings about respiratory health improvements, whereas the author of Text 1 accepts them as valid.
- Claims Text 2 disagrees with respiratory health findings
- But Text 2 actually calls the study's insights valuable and doesn't dispute any findings
The author of Text 2 focuses on the study's social benefits, whereas the author of Text 1 focuses on physical health outcomes.
- Claims Text 1 focuses only on physical health while Text 2 focuses on social benefits
- But Text 1 mentions both physical health AND social connections, while Text 2 focuses on practical implementation needs
The author of Text 2 emphasizes specific implementation requirements, whereas the author of Text 1 emphasizes the broader significance of the research findings.
- Text 2 does emphasize practical considerations like soil remediation, maintenance plans, and coordination requirements
- Text 1 emphasizes the broader significance by highlighting multiple benefits and pathways to community wellness
The author of Text 2 argues that community gardens are too expensive to implement widely, whereas the author of Text 1 suggests they are cost-effective.
- Claims Text 2 argues gardens are too expensive
- But Text 2 mentions funding needs without saying gardens are too costly to implement widely