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Expression of Ideas practice question

While researching a topic, a student has taken the following notes: - The Great Wall of China was built over many centuries. - Parts of it are more than 2,000 years old. - It stretches for thousands of kilometres. - The section near Beijing is popular with tourists. The student wants to emphasise how old the Great Wall is.

Which choice most effectively uses relevant information from the notes to accomplish this goal?

  1. A. Parts of the Great Wall of China are more than 2,000 years old.Correct
  2. B. The Great Wall stretches for thousands of kilometres.
  3. C. The section of the Great Wall near Beijing is popular with tourists.
  4. D. The Great Wall is in China.

Answer: A. Parts of the Great Wall of China are more than 2,000 years old.

2,000 years: age.

Why the other answers are wrong

B. The Great Wall stretches for thousands of kilometres.
Length.
C. The section of the Great Wall near Beijing is popular with tourists.
Tourists.
D. The Great Wall is in China.
Location.

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