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Expression of IdeasEasy–MediumIntroducing a place to readers who do not know it

Expression of Ideas practice question

While researching a topic, a student has taken the following notes: - Portmeirion is a village in North Wales. - It was built between 1925 and 1975 by the architect Clough Williams-Ellis. - Its buildings are in an Italian style, with bright colours and domes. - It was the setting for the 1960s television series The Prisoner. The student wants to introduce Portmeirion to readers who have not heard of it.

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

  1. A. Portmeirion is a village in North Wales, built in a colourful Italian style by the architect Clough Williams-Ellis between 1925 and 1975.Correct
  2. B. Portmeirion was the setting for The Prisoner.
  3. C. Williams-Ellis worked on Portmeirion for fifty years.
  4. D. Portmeirion's buildings have domes.

Answer: A. Portmeirion is a village in North Wales, built in a colourful Italian style by the architect Clough Williams-Ellis between 1925 and 1975.

Where, who, what it looks like.

Why the other answers are wrong

B. Portmeirion was the setting for The Prisoner.
Assumes the reader knows the village.
C. Williams-Ellis worked on Portmeirion for fifty years.
Assumes the reader knows who Williams-Ellis was.
D. Portmeirion's buildings have domes.
One detail.

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