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due december 13, 2025 at 1:59 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.
assessment questions

1. part b: which paragraph from the article serves a similar purpose as the answer to part a?

○ a. paragraph 3
○ b. paragraph 9
○ c. paragraph 15
○ d. paragraph 27
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Explanation:

To answer this, we need to recall the purpose of Part A (not shown here, but typically related to the article's theme of life without electricity and solutions). We analyze each paragraph:

• Paragraph 3 (if it's about the energy crisis or solutions) would align. But since we need to match the purpose of Part A, we assume the correct paragraph (let's say based on typical article structure, if Part A was about the crisis and solutions, Paragraph 3 might detail the struggle or solutions. However, without Part A's answer, but from the options, we need to pick the one that serves a similar purpose. Assuming the context, if Part A was about the energy crisis and solutions, Paragraph 9, 15, or 27 might not, but Paragraph 3 could. Wait, no—actually, in such articles, often the paragraph that elaborates on the problem or solution (like the one about the rural poor and energy solutions) would be Paragraph 3? Wait, no, the first few paragraphs set the scene. Wait, the article's intro says it's about rural India and clean energy implementation. So a paragraph that serves a similar purpose (explaining the crisis or solutions) would be the one that matches. But since this is a multiple-choice, and the correct answer is likely (let's assume from standard tests) that the paragraph with similar purpose (e.g., discussing the energy crisis and solutions) is, say, Paragraph 3. But actually, without Part A, but given the options, we need to choose. Wait, maybe the correct answer is A. Paragraph 3 (assuming Part A was about the energy crisis and Paragraph 3 elaborates on it).

Answer:

A. Paragraph 3