Which statement would the author most likely agree with?

Cities have long treated parks as a luxury to be added once the essential work of building is done. Recent studies suggest that this view is mistaken. Trees lower summer temperatures by shading streets and by releasing water vapour, which can make a neighbourhood several degrees cooler than a paved district nearby. Green areas also absorb rainwater and reduce the risk of flooding. Researchers who track residents' health report lower stress among people who live close to parks, although they admit that wealthier people are more likely to live near them, which makes the link hard to prove. Planners therefore face a choice. They can add small parks in many places at a modest cost, or build a few large ones that offer more variety but are far from most homes.

Answer and explanation

Correct answer: B. The health benefits are suggested but not firmly established

  1. Step 1: The passage admits that the link is hard to prove. Step 2. The option 'The health benefits are suggested but not firmly established' reflects that caution. Answer: the health benefits are suggested but not firmly established. Why not the others: these go beyond or against the text.

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