Question

river rafting can be a relaxing activity on a summer day. an inflatable raft is designed to float with the rivers gentle current. you can use paddles or oars to move through the water, or you can just float lazily along. if you plan to take it easy, it is best to choose a river with no waves or large rocks. however, rafters should remember to stay alert and wear a life jacket, even on smooth water. text 2 for those seeking adventure, white - water rafting is a great outdoor sport. \white water\ refers to the frothy parts of the rivers rapids. the choppy waves of the rapids can create a bumpy ride. a rating system is used to tell people about the difficulty level of a particular river. people with little experience will enjoy a river at level one or two. levels five and six are for experts, since rafting on these rivers is very dangerous. which sentence best combines the main, or central, ideas of both texts? depending on the type of river you choose, rafting can be a thrilling or relaxing activity. most people prefer white - water rafting over river rafting since its a more adventurous sport. white - water rafting can be very dangerous, so its important to wear a helmet and life jacket. when river rafting without paddles, it is best to stick to rivers with a rating of five or six.

Explanation:

• Text 1 describes river rafting as a relaxing activity, recommending calm rivers.
• Text 2 presents white - water rafting as a thrilling, adventurous activity with different difficulty levels.
• The option "Depending on the type of river you choose, rafting can be a thrilling or relaxing activity" combines these two ideas: calm rivers for relaxation (from Text 1) and rapids - type rivers (white - water) for thrill (from Text 2), based on river choice.
• The second option is incorrect as there's no info on preference. The third option is wrong because Text 1 focuses on life jackets for calm rafting, not helmets, and it doesn't cover the relaxing aspect. The fourth option is incorrect as Text 1 doesn't mention ratings and Text 2 says level 5 - 6 is for experts, not for non - paddling rafting.

Answer:

Depending on the type of river you choose, rafting can be a thrilling or relaxing activity.