Question

South of the equator, in the midst of the Brazilian rain forest, sits the bustling coastal city of Rio de Janeiro. Known for its beautiful beaches and tropical weather, Rio de Janeiro is a city that loves to celebrate. Every February, Rio hosts Carnival, a huge, multiday festival that involves floats, costumes, music, and dancing. But it's not just Carnival; in 2014, Brazil hosted the World Cup soccer tournament, and Rio's citizens are preparing to host the 2016 Olympics as well. With so much going on, shouldn't you get busy booking your ticket to Rio?
What information should be included in an objective summary of the passage?

A.
Rio's citizens enjoy sports, music, dancing, and parades.

B.
Carnival takes place in February and lasts for several days.

C.
Rio is a popular tourist destination that has made an effort to attract international attention.

D.
The 2014 World Cup soccer tournament included games played all over Brazil.

Answer 1

Answer:

c

Explanation:

Answer 2

Answer:

C. Rio is a popular tourist destination that has made an effort to attract international attention.

Explanation:

A summary is a shortened version of a piece of writing (a paragraph, chapter, entire story, article, etc). It should include only the main ideas and the most supporting important details of the text.

The main idea is the main point the author of a text is making. Supporting details are pieces of information that illustrate, describe, explain, expand, or clarify the main idea.

The main idea of the given passage is that Rio is a popular tourist attraction that attracts many tourists with its festivals and significant events it hosts. This is why statement C should be included in the passage. Every other statement is true, but they are supporting details, which means that they don't need to be included in the summary.