Expression of IdeasVery hardIntroducing an issue with both sides for a general reader
Expression of Ideas practice question
While researching a topic, a student has taken the following notes:
- A city is debating whether to allow electric scooters on its pavements.
- Supporters say scooters reduce car journeys.
- Opponents say scooters endanger pedestrians, especially the elderly.
- A trial in a neighbouring city saw 40 percent fewer short car trips and a rise in pavement injuries.
The student wants to introduce the debate even-handedly to readers unfamiliar with it, using the trial's evidence.
Which choice most effectively uses relevant information from the notes to accomplish this goal?
- A. The city is debating whether to allow electric scooters on pavements: supporters point to fewer car journeys, opponents to danger for pedestrians, and a neighbouring city's trial gave both sides something, with 40 percent fewer short car trips but more pavement injuries.Correct
- B. Supporters say scooters reduce car journeys.
- C. A neighbouring city saw 40 percent fewer short car trips.
- D. Opponents say scooters endanger pedestrians.
Answer: A. The city is debating whether to allow electric scooters on pavements: supporters point to fewer car journeys, opponents to danger for pedestrians, and a neighbouring city's trial gave both sides something, with 40 percent fewer short car trips but more pavement injuries.
Both sides, and evidence for each.
Why the other answers are wrong
- B. Supporters say scooters reduce car journeys.
- One side.
- C. A neighbouring city saw 40 percent fewer short car trips.
- Evidence for one side only.
- D. Opponents say scooters endanger pedestrians.
- One side.
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