Asked by Von Riccel Campos on Sep 22, 2024

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Read the paragraph below and answer the questions that follow.
(1) Mexico City is a fascinating mixture of modern and traditional ways of life. (2) The city boasts sleek skyscrapers, such as the famous Latin America tower. (3) However, it also proudly displays its graceful Spanish colonial palaces and public buildings, many of which are 300 years old. (4) Glittering stores line the main shopping streets, offering the latest in international styles of clothing and house furnishings. (5) Yet old fashioned street markets fill the city, from the great food market of the Merced to stalls in small plazas selling such piñatas and paper Christmas decorations. (6) Huge modern factories in the northern section turn out most of Mexico's clothing, steel, cement, appliances, and electrical supplies. (7) In contrast, craftspeople line the city's streets with their handmade baskets, pottery, metalwork, and textiles.
What two things are being compared and/or contrasted?

A) Mexico's city and country
B) Mexico City's modern and traditional features
C) Mexican and Spanish buildings

Modern Features

Current and advanced characteristics or facilities provided by technology or services.

Traditional Features

Elements or aspects that are characteristic of a specific custom, practice, or style handed down through generations.

Latin America Tower

A term that potentially refers to notable skyscrapers or towers within Latin American countries, symbolizing architectural advancement.

  • Analyze the juxtaposition of modern and traditional elements in urban settings.
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Courtney Hardy4 days ago
Final Answer :
B
Explanation :
The passage is comparing and contrasting Mexico City's modern and traditional features, such as skyscrapers and colonial palaces, stores and street markets, and modern factories and craftspeople. The other options are not mentioned in the passage.