Question

in 2018, at 15 years old, greta thunberg started a school strike for climate in sweden. it has then spread to other countries worldwide. the movement is now called fridays for future. it aims to help young people speak up. it also urges world leaders to take action toward the implementation of policies that would help the environment. in september 2019, greta was invited to speak in front of world leaders at the united nations climate action summit. her emotional speech has been televised and shared via social media platforms.
because of her activism and emotional speeches, many people criticize her and even mock her, especially because she has aspergers. aspergers is a developmental condition that is usually characterized by high intelligence but a lack of social skills. many people made fun of her and discredit her achievements because of her condition.
how does the first paragraph help the second paragraph?
a. it shows how climate change is caused by people with disabilities.
b. it shows how people can take a stand regarding important matters even if they are differently abled.
c. it shows how only politicians and adults can achieve a lot and take a stand regarding important matters.
d. it shows how adults and politicians work together to fight or slow down climate change

Explanation:

The first paragraph introduces Greta Thunberg's climate - related activism (starting a school strike, the movement's spread, her speech at the UN). The second paragraph discusses the criticism she faced, especially related to her Asperger's. The first paragraph shows that despite being a young person (and having a condition like Asperger's which might be seen as a "difference" in social skills), she took a stand on an important issue (climate change). This contrasts with the criticism in the second paragraph.

• Option a is incorrect as the first paragraph does not imply that people with disabilities cause climate change.
• Option c is wrong because the first paragraph shows a young person (not just adults or politicians) taking action.
• Option d is incorrect as the first paragraph focuses on Greta's individual action (not adults and politicians working together).

Answer:

b. It shows how people can take a stand regarding important matters even if they are differently abled.