Expression of IdeasVery hardArguing for a choice on a stated basis
Expression of Ideas practice question
While researching a topic, a student has taken the following notes:
- A town must choose a site for its new library.
- Site 1 is in the centre, on a bus route, with no parking.
- Site 2 is on the edge of town, with a large car park, not on a bus route.
- A survey found that 60 percent of current library users do not own a car.
The student wants to recommend Site 1 on the basis of the survey.
Which choice most effectively uses relevant information from the notes to accomplish this goal?
- A. Since 60 percent of current library users do not own a car, the central site on a bus route would serve most users better than the edge-of-town site, despite its lack of parking.Correct
- B. Site 1 has no parking.
- C. Site 2 has a large car park.
- D. The town must choose a site for its new library.
Answer: A. Since 60 percent of current library users do not own a car, the central site on a bus route would serve most users better than the edge-of-town site, despite its lack of parking.
The survey figure drives the recommendation.
Why the other answers are wrong
- B. Site 1 has no parking.
- A point against Site 1, alone.
- C. Site 2 has a large car park.
- A point for Site 2.
- D. The town must choose a site for its new library.
- No recommendation.
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