Question 103·Easy·Cross-Text Connections
Text 1
In the past decade, rooftop beehives have become a common sight in our city. Cafés sell jars of honey labeled "from our own roof," and community centers host weekend workshops where children learn to spot a queen bee. Supporters say the hives make neighborhoods greener by helping flowers and gardens thrive.
Text 2
Biologist Lara Ortiz studies urban pollinators. She cautions that placing many managed honeybee colonies on rooftops can strain resources for native bees. Even so, Ortiz notes that the popularity of urban beekeeping has made more residents curious about pollinators and more willing to plant bee-friendly flowers.
Question
Based on the texts, both authors would most likely agree with which statement?
For cross-text agreement questions, first summarize in your own words what each text says about the topic, focusing on effects, attitudes, or conclusions. Then look for the overlap—an idea that appears (or is clearly supported) in both texts. Eliminate choices that are only supported by one text, introduce new details (like taste or legal issues), or use extreme language ("always," "banned") that goes beyond what the authors actually say. Work from the texts back to the choices, not the other way around, to avoid being tricked by tempting but unsupported statements.
Hints
Check both texts, not just one
Before looking at the answer choices, ask: what effects of urban beekeeping are mentioned in each text? You need something they both support.
Look for points of overlap
In Text 1, what changes in people’s behavior or attitudes are described? In Text 2, what changes in residents does Ortiz notice, besides her warning about native bees?
Beware of extreme or new ideas
Check whether any answer choices introduce ideas like "always," "banned," or legal restrictions. Are those ideas actually mentioned in either text?
Step-by-step Explanation
Understand what the question is asking
The question asks what both authors would agree with. That means the correct answer must be supported by Text 1 and Text 2, not just one of them.
Find the main point about rooftop hives in Text 1
In Text 1, the author describes rooftop beehives in a positive way: cafés label honey "from our own roof," children learn about bees, and supporters say the hives help flowers and gardens. Notice especially that kids attend workshops where they learn to spot a queen bee—this shows people are getting interested in and learning about bees.
Find the main point about urban beekeeping in Text 2
In Text 2, Lara Ortiz gives a warning that many rooftop honeybee colonies can strain resources for native bees. However, the text also says that "the popularity of urban beekeeping has made more residents curious about pollinators and more willing to plant bee-friendly flowers." This is an explicit statement about how people are reacting to urban beekeeping.
Match an answer choice that both texts clearly support
Now choose the option that matches what both texts say. Text 1 shows that rooftop hives lead to workshops and interest in bees; Text 2 explicitly says urban beekeeping makes residents more curious about pollinators and more willing to help them. The only option that fits what both texts say is: Urban beekeeping has encouraged people to pay more attention to pollinators.