Expression of IdeasMediumSynthesis: reassuring visitors about a leaning tower
Expression of Ideas practice question
While researching a topic, a student has taken the following notes:
- The tower was built in 1250.
- It is 40 metres tall.
- It leans 2 degrees from vertical.
- It was stabilised by engineers in 1995.
- It is open to visitors.
The student wants to reassure visitors about the tower's lean. Which choice most effectively uses relevant information from the notes to accomplish this goal?
- A. Although the tower leans 2 degrees, it was stabilised by engineers in 1995 and is open to visitors.Correct
- B. The tower leans 2 degrees from vertical.
- C. The tower was built in 1250 and is 40 metres tall.
- D. The tower is open to visitors.
Answer: A. Although the tower leans 2 degrees, it was stabilised by engineers in 1995 and is open to visitors.
The lean, then the stabilising.
Why the other answers are wrong
- B. The tower leans 2 degrees from vertical.
- The worry without the reassurance.
- C. The tower was built in 1250 and is 40 metres tall.
- Age and height.
- D. The tower is open to visitors.
- No mention of the lean.
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