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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?

  1. A. Although the tower leans 2 degrees, it was stabilised by engineers in 1995 and is open to visitors.Correct
  2. B. The tower leans 2 degrees from vertical.
  3. C. The tower was built in 1250 and is 40 metres tall.
  4. 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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