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Practice Reading: Multiple Choice, Single Answer ID: #35781 Tracing
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Read the text and answer the multiple-choice question by selecting the correct response. Only one response is correct.
At one time, one could only trace one's family ancestry by writing letters, visiting courthouses, and begging relatives for any crumb of information. However, today with the World Wide Web, the task has become much simpler. Much of the archived history of our lives and our ancestors' lives is readily available online. In addition, there are specific software programs in existence that will walk you through the process of creating a family tree and take you to appropriate internet sites for record information. Another alternative is hiring someone or some company to do your tree for you. Depending on your dedication and time, a method is available for you. You might think about tracing your family roots. It is fun for many and will let you in on your family's past. Even if you find a skeleton in the closet, maybe you could just ignore that twig of your family tree.

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Option 1: "When we trace our family's history, we may find bad as well as good things."

Explanation: The text mentions that tracing family roots can be fun and may reveal aspects of the family's past, including the phrase 'even if you find a skeleton in the closet.' This implies that while there may be enjoyable discoveries, there could also be unpleasant ones, thus supporting the idea that both good and bad things may be found.

Option 2: "Tracing our family tree is not worth the effort."

Explanation: This option contradicts the overall positive tone of the text, which suggests that tracing family history can be enjoyable and informative. The text encourages the activity, indicating it is worth the effort, thus making this option incorrect.

Option 3: "The records we must search in order to come up with a family tree have changed due to the World Wide Web."

Explanation: While the text states that the task of tracing ancestry has become simpler due to the World Wide Web, it does not explicitly state that the records themselves have changed. Therefore, this option misinterprets the text, making it incorrect.

Option 4: "Tracing one's family tree is worthwhile for everyone."

Explanation: The text suggests that tracing family roots can be fun for many, but it does not claim that it is worthwhile for everyone. The use of 'many' indicates that it may not appeal to all individuals, thus making this option too absolute and incorrect.

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