Expression of IdeasHardPresenting a benefit and a cost
Expression of Ideas practice question
While researching a topic, a student has taken the following notes:
- A city pedestrianised its central square.
- Footfall in the square rose by half.
- Two cafés on the square doubled their outdoor tables.
- Deliveries to shops on the square now have to be made before 10 a.m.
The student wants to present both a benefit and a drawback of the change. Which choice most effectively uses relevant information from the notes to accomplish this goal?
- A. Footfall in the square rose by half after pedestrianisation, though deliveries to its shops now have to be made before 10 a.m.Correct
- B. Footfall in the square rose by half.
- C. Deliveries must now be made before 10 a.m.
- D. The city pedestrianised its central square.
Answer: A. Footfall in the square rose by half after pedestrianisation, though deliveries to its shops now have to be made before 10 a.m.
A gain and a cost together.
Why the other answers are wrong
- B. Footfall in the square rose by half.
- Benefit only.
- C. Deliveries must now be made before 10 a.m.
- Drawback only.
- D. The city pedestrianised its central square.
- Setup only.
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