Question 21 - Reading and Writing Practice Test for the SAT Exam

The following passage is adapted from a journal entry by an early 20th-century traveler describing his experiences on the Trans-Siberian Railway.

Every day brings new scenes of vast forests and distant mountains, and though the journey is long, the changing views are a constant delight. I keep my diary busy, trying to capture the essence of this epic adventure. Despite the discomforts of such a prolonged train ride, the unique encounters with fellow travelers from diverse backgrounds make each day worthwhile.

Which choice best states the main purpose of the passage?

Hint

Be alert for words like better, best, more, most/mostly, main/mainly, major/majority, higher/highest, greater/greatest, biggest, largest, strongest, significant, preferred, ideal/ideally, closest, special, especially critical, crucial, predominantly, definitely, absolutely, largely, key, and primary/primarily in questions. They indicate that there might be other answers that could work, but the correct answer is the one that is the best of the choices given.

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