For many years, doctors have noted the many health benefits of eating

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For many years, doctors have noted the many health benefits of eating fish. Not only are fish generally low in cholesterol and a great source of protein, but they are also high in omega-3 fatty acids. Omega-3 fatty acids have been shown to improve heart health in a variety of studies. Doctors often encourage people with a family history of heart disease to increase their consumption of fish.

However, recent studies by a government environmental agency have noted an alarming increase in the toxins present in most fish, especially the presence of the metal mercury. Mercury is a powerful toxin that is particularly harmful to the brain development of children and unborn fetuses. The agency notes that even the consumption of one can of white tuna a week by a pregnant mother can have damaging effects on her unborn baby.

Despite the danger from mercury, most consumers should not abandon fish eating and its heart healthy benefits. Consumers must simply be more conscious of the types of fish that they consume. For example, swordfish is relatively high in mercury content and low in omega-3 fatty acids. On the other hand, salmon is low in mercury content and high in omega-3 fatty acids. If consumers are careful about what types of fish they consume, they can have the benefits of heart-healthy fatty acids without the dangers of mercury poisoning.    1 
 1. With which of the following statements about fish consumption would the author most likely agree?

A. Consumers should never eat swordfish.
B. Everyone should avoid eating a can of tuna a week.
C. All fish have higher mercury levels now than they did five years ago.
D. Salmon is a good choice for consumers who want to improve the health of their hearts.
E. The types of fish that are most delicious are often the ones that are high in omega-3 fatty acids.

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 2. The passage states all of the following about mercury EXCEPT:

A. It is particularly dangerous for small children.
B. It is a powerful toxin.
C. It is dangerous for those with a family history of heart disease.
D. Its content is relatively high in some fish.
E. Levels of it have increased recently in most types of fish.

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 3. In the first paragraph, why does the author state that doctors often encourage some people to eat fish?

A. To illustrate the heart healthy benefits of fish consumption.
B. To discourage pregnant mothers from eating fish.
C. To point out the dangers of mercury.
D. To encourage everyone to eat fish that is high in omega-3 fatty acids.
E. To note the absurdity of advice often given by doctors.

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asishron29181 · Answer

Passage Map:

P1: Benefits of eating fish.
P2: Recent study on the danger of fish consumption. 
P3: Author's suggestion- people should not stop eating fish completely.

Q1- D
Q2- C
Q3- A

GAngstA · Answer

question 2, why C and not E.
passage never said increase in mercury.

Sajjad1994 · Answer

Official Explanation

2. The passage states all of the following about mercury EXCEPT:

Difficulty Level:   550

Analyze the Question Stem:

The word  “states”  in the stem signals a Detail question, but with a twist. In a Detail EXCEPT, the incorrect choices are details from the passage, while the right answer is not.

Research the Relevant Text:

For a Detail question, use the passage map to find the details needed to answer the question.  Paragraph 2  discusses mercury, so research the details there to make a prediction.

Make a Prediction:

Mercury is dangerous for children, is a powerful toxin, and has been in fish in increased levels according to recent studies. Since this is an EXCEPT question, though, remember that these details will show up in the incorrect answer choices.

Evaluate the Answer Choices:

(C)  is correct. Even though the author does mention people with a family history of heart disease, it's not in the context of mercury. This is a faulty use of detail.

(A), (B),  and  (E)  can be eliminated because they are the predicted dangers of mercury. The  third paragraph  mentions that swordfish is relatively high in mercury content, so  (D)  is out.

Answer: C

TAKEAWAY:  The right answer to a Detail EXCEPT question is not predictable, but at least some of the incorrect choices are.

rsrighosh · Answer

Sajjad1994

Could you please share the official explanation of Q3 ?

i do not understand what is wrong in option D.

Thanks

Sajjad1994 · Answer

Official Explanation

3. In the first paragraph, why does the author state that doctors often encourage some people to eat fish?

Difficulty Level:   500

Analyze the Question Stem:

The words  “why does the author state”  signal that this is a Logic question.

Research the Relevant Text:

The passage map shows that the first paragraph points out the benefits of fish consumption, and the overall purpose is to argue that consumers should not give up fish consumption, but rather be conscious of the type of fish consumed.

Make a Prediction:

The author discusses the doctors' recommendation to eat fish to show that fish can have a healthy effect on these people.

Evaluate the Answer Choices:

(A)  fits the prediction and is correct.

(B)  and  (C)  both refer to potential dangers of fish consumption, which was discussed in the  second paragraph . Since the doctors' recommendation came in the  first paragraph , these two choices don't explain why it was made.

(D)  is a distortion. The recommendation is targeted specifically to people with a history of heart disease.

(E)  is a complete distortion. The author does not discuss the absurdity of doctors' advice.

Answer: A

TAKEAWAY:  Remember that a Logic question asks why a detail is included. The detail mentioned will almost always contribute to the purpose of the paragraph it is in and to the purpose of the overall passage.

khera · Answer

WHAT LEVEL OF QUESTION IS THIS ? IS THIS BELOW 500 LEVEL

Sajjad1994 · Answer

Question #1: 450-500
Question #2: 550-600
Question #3: 500

Overall: 500

shahsumit15 · Answer

However, recent studies by a government environmental agency have noted an alarming increase in the toxins present in most fish, especially the presence of the metal mercury.

For many years, doctors have noted the many health benefits of eating

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