In which position—[1], [2], [3], or [4]—should this sentence…
In which position—[1], [2], [3], or [4]—should this sentence be added to this section of paragraph B? Internal political and economic problems forced the Soviet government to shift its priorities away from the Space Race.(1) While the Soviets were the first to launch an astronaut into outer space (Yuri Gagarin in 1961), the Americans were the first to land men on the moon (Armstrong and Aldrin in 1969).(2) By the end of the next decade, however, the Soviets had become unable to compete with the Americans.(3) Some argue that, without any competition, the Americans lost interest. (4)
Read Details[I] Over a century after his death, van Gogh remains extreme…
[I] Over a century after his death, van Gogh remains extremely popular. His story – of a man who resisted materialism and greed, who was alone and unappreciated – gives people something they need. We find pieces of ourselves in him. This may also explain the high prices paid for van Gogh’s work. His Portrait of Dr. Gachet sold in 1990 for more than $80 million to a Japanese businessman, breaking the world record for a painting. Many of his other works have also sold for millions. Of course, people are buying great art when they purchase one of van Gogh’s paintings, but they are also buying a piece of his story, which, like his work, will live on forever. According to paragraph I, why is van Gogh still popular? a. Many people in the 1850s lived lives that were similar to van Gogh’s. b. His Portrait of Dr. Gachet broke the world record for the price of a painting. c. His artwork is extremely expensive, and is highly sought after in the art world. d. People can relate to the struggles he faced during his life
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