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Expression of IdeasVery hardSummarising a debate without taking sides

Expression of Ideas practice question

While researching a topic, a student has taken the following notes: - A city is debating whether to make its buses free. - Supporters say free buses would cut car traffic. - Opponents say the fares fund a third of the bus service and the loss would mean fewer routes. - A trial of free buses in another city increased passengers by 25 percent but cut the number of routes by 10 percent. The student wants to present both sides of the debate and the trial's evidence without taking a position.

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

  1. A. Supporters of free buses expect less car traffic, while opponents warn that lost fares would mean fewer routes; a trial elsewhere bore out both, raising passengers by 25 percent but cutting routes by 10 percent.Correct
  2. B. Supporters say free buses would cut car traffic.
  3. C. A trial of free buses increased passengers by 25 percent.
  4. D. Fares fund a third of the bus service.

Answer: A. Supporters of free buses expect less car traffic, while opponents warn that lost fares would mean fewer routes; a trial elsewhere bore out both, raising passengers by 25 percent but cutting routes by 10 percent.

Both sides, and evidence for each.

Why the other answers are wrong

B. Supporters say free buses would cut car traffic.
One side.
C. A trial of free buses increased passengers by 25 percent.
Evidence for one side.
D. Fares fund a third of the bus service.
One side's premise.

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