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A Trail on the Old Rail Line (article)
[1] The town of Hartwell has an unused rail line that runs six kilometers from the river to the high school. [2] Last month, the town council voted to study turning it into a walking and cycling trail. [3] A state grant will pay for the study.
[4] Councilmember Dana Ruiz, who proposed the idea, argues that a trail would bring visitors to town. [5] She points to a nearby town where trail users spent money in local shops after the path opened. [6] She calls a trail the cheapest way to add a park.
[7] Walt Kessler, who owns a hardware store on Main Street, is not convinced. [8] He worries that trail users will fill the few parking spaces near his store and drive away his regular customers. [9] He wants the council to plan parking before it approves any trail.
[10] A state report on other trails found that most visitors came from within thirty kilometers and that nearby businesses reported higher sales. [11] The same report noted that towns with a parking plan received fewer complaints. [12] The council will hear both sides again in March before it decides.
Esme is summarizing a news article that reports two views. Which summary tells both views, credits each speaker and adds no opinion?
- Councilmember Dana Ruiz says a trail would bring visitors who spend money in town, while store owner Walt Kessler worries that trail users would fill the parking near his store; the council will hear both sides again in March.
- Councilmember Dana Ruiz says a trail would bring visitors who spend money in town, and a state report found that nearby businesses reported higher sales; the council will hear more in March.
- A trail would bring visitors who spend money in town, but it would also fill the parking near Main Street stores; the council will hear both sides again in March.
- Councilmember Dana Ruiz says a trail would bring visitors who spend money in town, while store owner Walt Kessler worries about parking, but Ruiz clearly has the stronger argument.
A Trail on the Old Rail Line (article)
[1] The town of Hartwell has an unused rail line that runs six kilometers from the river to the high school. [2] Last month, the town council voted to study turning it into a walking and cycling trail. [3] A state grant will pay for the study.
[4] Councilmember Dana Ruiz, who proposed the idea, argues that a trail would bring visitors to town. [5] She points to a nearby town where trail users spent money in local shops after the path opened. [6] She calls a trail the cheapest way to add a park.
[7] Walt Kessler, who owns a hardware store on Main Street, is not convinced. [8] He worries that trail users will fill the few parking spaces near his store and drive away his regular customers. [9] He wants the council to plan parking before it approves any trail.
[10] A state report on other trails found that most visitors came from within thirty kilometers and that nearby businesses reported higher sales. [11] The same report noted that towns with a parking plan received fewer complaints. [12] The council will hear both sides again in March before it decides. Draft summary: The Hartwell council voted to study turning an old rail line into a trail. A trail is obviously the cheapest way to add a park. Walt Kessler worries about parking.
Jun must repair the draft summary shown below the article. Which repair fixes both of its problems without a new mistake?
- The Hartwell council voted to study turning an old rail line into a trail. A trail is obviously the cheapest way to add a park, and Walt Kessler worries about parking. A state report found that nearby businesses reported higher sales.
- The Hartwell council voted to study turning an old rail line into a trail. Councilmember Dana Ruiz says a trail is the cheapest way to add a park, and Walt Kessler worries about parking.
- The Hartwell council voted to study turning an old rail line into a trail. Councilmember Dana Ruiz says a trail is the cheapest way to add a park, and Walt Kessler worries about parking. A state report found that nearby businesses reported sales twice as high.
- The Hartwell council voted to study turning an old rail line into a trail. Councilmember Dana Ruiz says a trail is the cheapest way to add a park, and Walt Kessler worries about parking. A state report found that nearby businesses reported higher sales.
A Trail on the Old Rail Line (article)
[1] The town of Hartwell has an unused rail line that runs six kilometers from the river to the high school. [2] Last month, the town council voted to study turning it into a walking and cycling trail. [3] A state grant will pay for the study.
[4] Councilmember Dana Ruiz, who proposed the idea, argues that a trail would bring visitors to town. [5] She points to a nearby town where trail users spent money in local shops after the path opened. [6] She calls a trail the cheapest way to add a park.
[7] Walt Kessler, who owns a hardware store on Main Street, is not convinced. [8] He worries that trail users will fill the few parking spaces near his store and drive away his regular customers. [9] He wants the council to plan parking before it approves any trail.
[10] A state report on other trails found that most visitors came from within thirty kilometers and that nearby businesses reported higher sales. [11] The same report noted that towns with a parking plan received fewer complaints. [12] The council will hear both sides again in March before it decides.
Kira must shorten the summary to one sentence. Which sentence keeps both views and the next step?
- Councilmember Ruiz says a trail would bring visitors and add a cheap park, and the council will hear both sides again in March.
- A state report found that most visitors came from within thirty kilometers and that towns with a parking plan received fewer complaints about their trails.
- Councilmember Ruiz says a trail would bring visitors, store owner Kessler worries about parking, and the council will hear both sides again in March.
- Councilmember Ruiz and store owner Kessler both want a trail with more parking, and the council will hear them again in March.
A Later Bell at Pine Valley (article)
[1] The Pine Valley school board is considering a plan to move the start of the high school day from 7:30 to 8:30 in the morning. [2] The change would begin next fall if the board approves it in the spring.
[3] Superintendent Elena Park supports the plan. [4] She points to research showing that many teenagers' body clocks run later, so they feel alert later in the morning. [5] She says students who sleep more are less likely to doze in class.
[6] Raj Patel, the district's transportation manager, warns of added costs. [7] A later high school start would force the district to rearrange its bus routes, and he estimates that it would need two more buses. [8] He also notes that after-school sports would end later in the evening.
[9] The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends that middle and high schools start no earlier than 8:30 in the morning. [10] Districts that have made the change report that costs depend on how their bus routes are arranged. [11] The board will take public comments at its next meeting. [12] It will vote on the plan in April.
Luz is summarizing a news article that reports two views. Which summary tells both views, credits each speaker and adds no opinion?
- Superintendent Elena Park says a later start would help sleepy teenagers, while Raj Patel warns about bus costs, but Park clearly has the stronger case.
- Superintendent Elena Park says a later start would help sleepy teenagers, while transportation manager Raj Patel warns that it would add bus costs; the board will vote in April.
- Superintendent Elena Park says a later start would help sleepy teenagers stay alert, and the board will vote in April.
- A later start would help sleepy teenagers, but the change would also add bus costs, so the board will vote in April.
A Later Bell at Pine Valley (article)
[1] The Pine Valley school board is considering a plan to move the start of the high school day from 7:30 to 8:30 in the morning. [2] The change would begin next fall if the board approves it in the spring.
[3] Superintendent Elena Park supports the plan. [4] She points to research showing that many teenagers' body clocks run later, so they feel alert later in the morning. [5] She says students who sleep more are less likely to doze in class.
[6] Raj Patel, the district's transportation manager, warns of added costs. [7] A later high school start would force the district to rearrange its bus routes, and he estimates that it would need two more buses. [8] He also notes that after-school sports would end later in the evening.
[9] The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends that middle and high schools start no earlier than 8:30 in the morning. [10] Districts that have made the change report that costs depend on how their bus routes are arranged. [11] The board will take public comments at its next meeting. [12] It will vote on the plan in April. Draft summary: The Pine Valley board may move the high school start to 8:30. A later start is obviously good for students. Raj Patel warns about the cost of extra buses.
Milo must repair the draft summary shown below the article. Which repair fixes both of its problems without a new mistake?
- The Pine Valley board may move the high school start to 8:30, and it will vote in April. Superintendent Elena Park says a later start would help students stay alert. Raj Patel warns about the cost of extra buses.
- The Pine Valley board may move the high school start to 8:30, and it will vote in April. Superintendent Elena Park says a later start would help students stay alert. Raj Patel warns about the cost of five extra buses.
- The Pine Valley board may move the high school start to 8:30, and it will vote in April. A later start is obviously good for students. Raj Patel warns about the cost of extra buses.
- The Pine Valley board may move the high school start to 8:30. Superintendent Elena Park says a later start would help students stay alert. Raj Patel warns about the cost of extra buses.
A Later Bell at Pine Valley (article)
[1] The Pine Valley school board is considering a plan to move the start of the high school day from 7:30 to 8:30 in the morning. [2] The change would begin next fall if the board approves it in the spring.
[3] Superintendent Elena Park supports the plan. [4] She points to research showing that many teenagers' body clocks run later, so they feel alert later in the morning. [5] She says students who sleep more are less likely to doze in class.
[6] Raj Patel, the district's transportation manager, warns of added costs. [7] A later high school start would force the district to rearrange its bus routes, and he estimates that it would need two more buses. [8] He also notes that after-school sports would end later in the evening.
[9] The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends that middle and high schools start no earlier than 8:30 in the morning. [10] Districts that have made the change report that costs depend on how their bus routes are arranged. [11] The board will take public comments at its next meeting. [12] It will vote on the plan in April.
Noah must shorten the summary to one sentence. Which sentence keeps both views and the next step?
- The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends that middle and high schools start no earlier than 8:30, and districts say costs depend on bus routes in each district.
- Superintendent Park wants a later start to help students stay alert, and the board will vote in April.
- Superintendent Park and transportation manager Patel both want a later start that adds bus costs, and the board will vote in April.
- Superintendent Park wants a later start to help students stay alert, transportation manager Patel warns of added bus costs, and the board will vote in April.
Rebuilding the Brant Harbor Pier (article)
[1] The wooden fishing pier at Brant Harbor has stood for ninety years, but an inspector recently found that many of its supporting posts are badly rotting. [2] The town must now decide whether to rebuild the pier with new wood or with steel.
[3] Harbor master Lena Okafor favors steel. [4] She says steel posts would last far longer than wood and would not need to be replaced nearly as often. [5] She also says the higher price of steel would be repaid over many years through lower repair bills.
[6] Local historian Tom Brandt wants to keep wood. [7] He argues that the pier's weathered look is part of what makes the harbor special to the visitors who come each summer. [8] He suggests treating the new wood so that it lasts longer.
[9] The town's engineer reports that treated wood usually lasts fewer years than steel but costs noticeably less at first. [10] The report adds that steel is more costly to install. [11] The council has asked for a final cost comparison. [12] It will vote after it receives the numbers.
Pia is summarizing a news article that reports two views. Which summary tells both views, credits each speaker and adds no opinion?
- Steel would last longer, but wood suits the harbor's weathered look better, so the council will vote after it sees the final costs.
- Harbor master Lena Okafor favors steel because it would last longer, and the council will vote after it sees the final cost comparison.
- Harbor master Lena Okafor favors steel, while historian Tom Brandt wants to keep wood, but Brandt is being sentimental about an old pier.
- Harbor master Lena Okafor favors steel because it would last longer, while historian Tom Brandt wants to keep wood for its weathered look; the council will vote after it sees the final costs.
Rebuilding the Brant Harbor Pier (article)
[1] The wooden fishing pier at Brant Harbor has stood for ninety years, but an inspector recently found that many of its supporting posts are badly rotting. [2] The town must now decide whether to rebuild the pier with new wood or with steel.
[3] Harbor master Lena Okafor favors steel. [4] She says steel posts would last far longer than wood and would not need to be replaced nearly as often. [5] She also says the higher price of steel would be repaid over many years through lower repair bills.
[6] Local historian Tom Brandt wants to keep wood. [7] He argues that the pier's weathered look is part of what makes the harbor special to the visitors who come each summer. [8] He suggests treating the new wood so that it lasts longer.
[9] The town's engineer reports that treated wood usually lasts fewer years than steel but costs noticeably less at first. [10] The report adds that steel is more costly to install. [11] The council has asked for a final cost comparison. [12] It will vote after it receives the numbers. Draft summary: The Brant Harbor pier needs new posts, because many of the old ones are rotting. Steel is clearly the right choice. Tom Brandt wants to keep wood.
Ren must repair the draft summary shown below the article. Which repair fixes both of its problems without a new mistake?
- The Brant Harbor pier needs new posts, because many of the old ones are rotting. Harbor master Lena Okafor favors steel, and Tom Brandt wants to keep wood.
- The Brant Harbor pier needs new posts, because many of the old ones are rotting. Harbor master Lena Okafor favors steel, and Tom Brandt wants to keep wood. The council will vote after it receives a final cost comparison.
- The Brant Harbor pier needs new posts, because many of the old ones are rotting. Steel is clearly the right choice, and Tom Brandt wants to keep wood. The council will vote after it receives a final cost comparison.
- The Brant Harbor pier needs new posts, because many of the old ones are rotting. Harbor master Lena Okafor favors steel, and Tom Brandt wants to keep wood. The council will vote this week after it receives a final cost comparison.
Panels for the Library Roof (article)
[1] The Westbrook library spends thousands of dollars each year on electricity. [2] A town committee has proposed placing solar panels on the library's flat roof to reduce the bill.
[3] Librarian Mina Torres supports the idea. [4] She says the savings could be used to keep the library open later in the evening. [5] She adds that the panels would be a good example for local students.
[6] Neighbor Carl Weiss is concerned about the roof. [7] He fears that the weight of the panels could strain a roof that is already thirty years old. [8] He has asked the town to postpone the project.
[9] An engineer hired by the town examined the roof last month. [10] Her report states that the roof can carry the panels safely, though it recommends repairing two small leaks first. [11] The report also estimates that the panels would cover about two-thirds of the library's electricity use. [12] The committee will present the report at a public meeting, and the town will decide after hearing from residents. Draft summary: The Westbrook library may add solar panels to its roof. The panels will obviously be a great idea. Carl Weiss fears that the roof is too old.
Ari must repair the draft summary shown below the article. Which repair fixes both of its problems without a new mistake?
- The Westbrook library may add solar panels to its roof. Librarian Mina Torres supports the idea, and Carl Weiss fears that the roof is too old. An engineer's report says the roof can carry the panels safely and that they would cover the whole of the library's electricity use.
- The Westbrook library may add solar panels to its roof. Librarian Mina Torres supports the idea, and Carl Weiss fears that the roof is too old. An engineer's report says the roof can carry the panels safely.
- The Westbrook library may add solar panels to its roof. The panels will obviously be a great idea, and Carl Weiss fears that the roof is too old. An engineer's report says the roof can carry the panels safely.
- The Westbrook library may add solar panels to its roof. Librarian Mina Torres supports the idea, and Carl Weiss fears that the roof is too old.
Panels for the Library Roof (article)
[1] The Westbrook library spends thousands of dollars each year on electricity. [2] A town committee has proposed placing solar panels on the library's flat roof to reduce the bill.
[3] Librarian Mina Torres supports the idea. [4] She says the savings could be used to keep the library open later in the evening. [5] She adds that the panels would be a good example for local students.
[6] Neighbor Carl Weiss is concerned about the roof. [7] He fears that the weight of the panels could strain a roof that is already thirty years old. [8] He has asked the town to postpone the project.
[9] An engineer hired by the town examined the roof last month. [10] Her report states that the roof can carry the panels safely, though it recommends repairing two small leaks first. [11] The report also estimates that the panels would cover about two-thirds of the library's electricity use. [12] The committee will present the report at a public meeting, and the town will decide after hearing from residents.
Bo must shorten the summary to one sentence. Which sentence keeps both views and the next step?
- Librarian Torres and neighbor Weiss both support solar panels on the old roof, and the town will decide after a public meeting.
- The panels would cover about two-thirds of the library's electricity use, and the roof needs two small leaks repaired first.
- Librarian Torres supports solar panels, neighbor Weiss worries about the old roof, and the town will decide after a public meeting.
- Librarian Torres supports solar panels because the savings could keep the library open later, and the town will decide after a public meeting.
