Question

Which statement best characterizes the relationship between Passage 1 and Passage 2 ?

• A. Passage 1 presents ethical objections to an action that Passage 2 also censures.
• B. Passage 1 mocks a group of people that Passage 2 praises.
• C. Passage 1 describes a cultural phenomenon that Passage 2 criticizes.
• D. Passage 1 discusses the historical foundations of recycling, whereas Passage 2 considers the future of recycling.
• E. Passage 1 describes peoples fascination with recycling, whereas Passage 2 explains the process of sorting recyclables.

Answer 1

The correct option is C Passage 1 describes a cultural phenomenon that Passage 2 criticizes.

While passage 1 discuss recycling as the socio-cultural phenomenon that it has become, passage 2 is more concerned with how recycling is a waste of our time and money as its not sustainable in the long term. Thus we can conclude that while passage 1 discusses recycling, passage 2 criticizes it. Thus C is the best answer.