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Expression of IdeasHardRecommending a ferry for a particular traveller

Expression of Ideas practice question

While researching a topic, a student has taken the following notes: - Ferry A crosses in 40 minutes, costs £12, and sails every hour. - Ferry B crosses in 25 minutes, costs £20, and sails every three hours. - Both ferries land at the same harbour. - Both carry bicycles free of charge. The student wants to recommend Ferry A to a traveller who has little money but plenty of time.

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

  1. A. For a traveller with time to spare but little money, Ferry A is the better choice: it costs £12 rather than £20, and although it takes 15 minutes longer, it sails every hour.Correct
  2. B. Ferry B crosses in 25 minutes.
  3. C. Both ferries carry bicycles free of charge.
  4. D. Ferry A is the better choice.

Answer: A. For a traveller with time to spare but little money, Ferry A is the better choice: it costs £12 rather than £20, and although it takes 15 minutes longer, it sails every hour.

Cheaper, and frequent enough that the slower crossing hardly matters.

Why the other answers are wrong

B. Ferry B crosses in 25 minutes.
A point in Ferry B's favour.
C. Both ferries carry bicycles free of charge.
Does not distinguish the ferries.
D. Ferry A is the better choice.
No reasons.

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