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assignment in progress for 2025 p.7, s. 107, dev la 1 esol courseno. 100298 11, 12, 13, 14, 7
due december 13, 2025 at 11:59 pm
whats it like to live without electricity?
julie mccarthy • 2015
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the following article is a production of national public radio (npr), written by julie mccarthy. life without electricity may seem impossible to imagine, but for millions of people around the world it is a reality. this article provides a glimpse into the lives of people without electricity, specifically in rural india, and the struggle to implement clean energy in their homes.
as you read, consider the causes of this energy crisis and any possible solutions.
1 imagine living in a world with little or no light when the sun sets. thats the plight of an estimated 300 million indians — a quarter of the population, mostly the rural poor.
theyre not left completely in the dark. kerosene lamps provide light. cow dung patties provide fuel for cooking. but these options take a toll on time and health. thats why indias prime minister is calling for global partnerships to bring green energy to the powerless millions.
the village of sadikpur is a good place to gain an understanding of life without electricity. its about a five - hour drive from delhi in indias most populous state of utter pradesh, in the north of the country.
local climates, global impacts by dfid - uk department for international development is licensed under cc by - nc - nd 2.0.
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1. which of the following statements best summarizes the second half of the text (paragraphs 21 - 34)?

a. despite the damage from the lack of electricity, new ideas for more sustainable energy could fix this crisis.
b. people living without electricity refuse to work with indias government and are reaching out to entrepreneurs instead.
c. while new initiatives are being developed, it is not soon enough for the rural populations living without electricity in india.
d. people in rural indian communities without power sources are optimistic about receiving help from indian entrepreneurs.

Explanation:

To solve this, we analyze each option:

• Option A: The text's second half (not fully shown here, but from context) - the article focuses on the struggle of rural Indians without electricity and new energy initiatives. The first part of A ("damage from lack of electricity") aligns with issues like health toll from kerosene/cow dung, and "new ideas for sustainable energy" aligns with green energy efforts.
• Option B: There's no info suggesting people refuse to work with the government; eliminate.
• Option C: The text doesn't emphasize "not soon enough" for initiatives; the focus is on the crisis and solutions, not timeliness of initiatives. Eliminate.
• Option D: The text doesn't highlight optimism about help from entrepreneurs; it's about the crisis and green energy efforts. Eliminate.

So A best summarizes the second half.

Answer:

A. Despite the damage from the lack of electricity, new ideas for more sustainable energy could fix this crisis.