Question

dozens of local musicians showed up yesterday to participate in the fourth annual celebration of music education. it was held at the downtown public library. musicians were between the ages of 11 and 17. the event is put on each year to raise awareness of the benefits of music education programs. the celebration also raises money to help fund these programs.
each participant played a song that he or she wrote for the program. musicians appeared solo and as parts of larger groups. song subjects varied from a favorite popsicle flavor to the difficulty of succeeding on final exams. several songs were even about the meaning of life. these kids were talented! many in the audience were tapping their feet to the beat.
several civic leaders were in attendance. they were there to show their support for the important cause. mayor trisha mcgown spoke during a break between musical acts. she said, “these children are our future. i want to be certain that the creative abilities of these kids are properly cultivated before they lead the world.”
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which of these best summarizes the first paragraph?
a. yesterday at the library, the celebration of music education raised funds and awareness with performances by young musicians.
b. the celebration of music education was held to raise funds and to show the importance of music education programs.
c. musicians between the ages of 11 and 17 performed yesterday at the downtown library for the celebration of music education.
d. yesterday at the downtown library, a fundraiser was held featuring performances by local musicians between the ages of 11 and 17.

Explanation:

• Option A: The first paragraph does not mention raising funds.
• Option B: The first paragraph mentions the event is to raise awareness of music education benefits (show importance) and raises money (funds).
• Option C: Only part of the first - paragraph content (musicians' age and location) but misses the main purpose.
• Option D: Only part of the first - paragraph content (location, participants' age) but misses the main purpose.

Answer:

B. The Celebration of Music Education was held to raise funds and to show the importance of music education programs.