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assignment in progress for 2025 p.7. s. 107. dev la 1 esol courseno. 100238 11, 12, 13, 14:7 due december 13, 2025 at 11:59 pm whats it like to live without electricity? julie mccarthy • 2015 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. that’s the plight of an estimated 300 million indians — a quarter of the population, mostly the rural poor. they’re 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. that’s why india’s 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. it’s about a five - hour drive from delhi in india’s 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. assessment questions 1. reread the first paragraph. which of the following best describes why the article is introduced in this way? a. the author wants the reader to pity the people of india and think about how they can support the country. b. the author wants the reader to empathize with those who do not have electricity. c. the author wants the reader to confront the assumption that no one can live without electricity. d. the author wants the reader to recognize their own privilege as someone who most likely lives with electricity.

Explanation:

To solve this, we analyze each option:

• Option A: The article's intro doesn't focus on getting readers to support India, so A is incorrect.
• Option B: Empathy isn't the main goal of the intro; it's more about challenging assumptions, so B is wrong.
• Option C: The first paragraph asks readers to imagine a world without electricity, which confronts the assumption that no one can live without it (since millions do). This matches the intro's purpose.
• Option D: The intro doesn't focus on reader privilege, so D is incorrect.

Answer:

C. The author wants the reader to confront the assumption that no one can live without electricity.