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Expression of IdeasVery hardArguing for repair despite the cost

Expression of Ideas practice question

While researching a topic, a student has taken the following notes: - The town's old bridge was built in 1820 and is closed to lorries. - It still carries about 500 pedestrians a day. - Repairing it would cost £2 million; demolishing it would cost £500,000. - It is the oldest structure in the town. The student wants to argue for repairing the old bridge while acknowledging the cost.

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

  1. A. Although repair would cost £2 million against £500,000 for demolition, the 1820 bridge still carries 500 people a day and is the town's oldest structure, which makes it worth keeping.Correct
  2. B. Demolishing the bridge would cost £500,000.
  3. C. The old bridge is closed to lorries.
  4. D. The bridge should be repaired.

Answer: A. Although repair would cost £2 million against £500,000 for demolition, the 1820 bridge still carries 500 people a day and is the town's oldest structure, which makes it worth keeping.

Cost conceded, use and age asserted.

Why the other answers are wrong

B. Demolishing the bridge would cost £500,000.
A point for demolition.
C. The old bridge is closed to lorries.
A limitation, no argument.
D. The bridge should be repaired.
No acknowledgement, no reasons.

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