Read the passage and answer the question: "A newspaper editorial argues that public parks should not be judged only by the income they generate. Parks provide walking space, improve the appearance of neighbourhoods, and offer places where residents can meet. The editorial accepts that parks require funding but maintains that their wider social benefits also deserve consideration." Which argument does the editorial make?
Correct answer: B. The value of parks includes benefits beyond direct income
- A. Parks should be closed if they do not earn revenue
- B. The value of parks includes benefits beyond direct income
- C. Neighbourhoods benefit only when parks charge entrance fees
- D. Funding parks is unnecessary because they need little maintenance
Explanation
The editorial lists social and environmental benefits that are not measured by park revenue. It does not deny that parks need funding, but it argues that income alone is an incomplete measure of their value.
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