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Expression of IdeasVery hardReassuring readers with two cities' experience

Expression of Ideas practice question

While researching a topic, a student has taken the following notes: - London introduced a congestion charge in 2003; traffic fell 15 percent in the first year. - Stockholm introduced one in 2007; traffic fell 20 percent. - In both cities, bus speeds rose. - In both cities, the charge was unpopular before it began and popular afterwards. The student wants to reassure readers who worry that a congestion charge would be unpopular.

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

  1. A. In both London and Stockholm, congestion charges that were unpopular before they began became popular afterwards, once traffic fell by 15 to 20 percent and buses sped up.Correct
  2. B. London introduced a congestion charge in 2003.
  3. C. In Stockholm, traffic fell 20 percent.
  4. D. Congestion charges are unpopular before they begin.

Answer: A. In both London and Stockholm, congestion charges that were unpopular before they began became popular afterwards, once traffic fell by 15 to 20 percent and buses sped up.

Unpopular, then popular, and why.

Why the other answers are wrong

B. London introduced a congestion charge in 2003.
A date.
C. In Stockholm, traffic fell 20 percent.
One figure, no reassurance about popularity.
D. Congestion charges are unpopular before they begin.
The worry itself, without the reassurance.

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