FCE Reading 6 Gapped Text-training exercise answers and explanation

Answers and Explanation. 

ANSWERS: 1. B 2. A 3. C

Distractor Sentence

The following sentence is designed to seem correct due to its wording but is actually a distractor and does not fit logically into the gaps provided:

D. Urban green spaces are vital for providing a habitat for endangered species that cannot thrive in other environments.

Explanation

This distractor sentence might seem correct because it talks about the importance of green spaces for wildlife, which is related to the general theme of the text. However, it is incorrect because:

1. Specificity and Scope: The sentence mentions "endangered species," which is a much narrower focus compared to the broader discussion of "various species" and "local wildlife" in the given text. The original text does not specifically talk about endangered species.

2. Logical Flow: The sentence does not logically fit into any of the gaps based on the preceding and following sentences. It introduces a new idea that is not expanded upon or connected to the main ideas being discussed.

3. Cohesion and Coherence: The sentence disrupts the flow and coherence of the text. The original paragraphs discuss general benefits and broad impacts of urban green spaces, not the specific aspect of endangered species.

Now, go to the next lesson, in which you will learn about cohesion in texts with the use of linkers.