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Expression of IdeasHardPresenting two sides of a decision

Expression of Ideas practice question

While researching a topic, a student has taken the following notes: - A town is deciding whether to pedestrianise its high street. - A trial closure raised footfall in shops by 18%. - Deliveries to shops became harder, and two shopkeepers reported lost stock. - Residents of side streets complained of diverted traffic.

The student wants to present both the benefit and the drawbacks of pedestrianisation found in the trial. Which choice most effectively uses relevant information from the notes to accomplish this goal?

  1. A. The trial closure raised shop footfall by 18%, but deliveries became harder and side-street residents complained of diverted traffic.Correct
  2. B. The trial closure raised shop footfall by 18%.
  3. C. Two shopkeepers reported lost stock.
  4. D. The town is deciding whether to pedestrianise its high street.

Answer: A. The trial closure raised shop footfall by 18%, but deliveries became harder and side-street residents complained of diverted traffic.

The gain and the costs together.

Why the other answers are wrong

B. The trial closure raised shop footfall by 18%.
Benefit only.
C. Two shopkeepers reported lost stock.
One drawback only.
D. The town is deciding whether to pedestrianise its high street.
The question, not the findings.

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