Question 35
GCE_MODEL_QUESTIONS_VOL1
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2017
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ENGLISH_LANGUAGE
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objective
Provide a concise outline (no more than 6 bullet points) for an expository essay arguing that renewable energy investment should be increased, ensuring each point follows a logical progression from introduction to conclusion.
Answer Options
A.
1. Introduction: present thesis that renewable energy investment should stay the same.
2. Environmental impact: note that renewable sources have no effect on emissions.
3. Economic perspective: argue that renewable energy is more expensive than coal.
4. Counter‑argument: suggest that storage technology is unreliable.
5. Evidence: cite anecdotal opinions instead of data.
6. Conclusion: advise policymakers to maintain current investment levels.
B.
1. Introduction: claim that renewable energy investment is unnecessary.
2. Environmental drawback: increased land use and wildlife disruption.
3. Economic loss: higher taxes and job cuts.
4. Supportive argument: emphasize fossil fuel benefits.
5. Evidence: reference outdated statistics.
6. Conclusion: reaffirm status quo.
Correct Answer
C.
1. Introduction: state thesis that renewable energy investment must increase.
2. Environmental benefit: reduced carbon emissions and climate impact.
3. Economic advantage: job creation and long‑term cost savings.
4. Counter‑argument and rebuttal: address reliability concerns with storage technology.
5. Evidence: cite statistics and successful case studies.
6. Conclusion: restate thesis and urge policymakers to act.
D.
1. Introduction: state thesis that renewable energy investment must decrease.
2. Environmental benefit: claim that reducing renewable projects will improve air quality.
3. Economic advantage: assert that cutting renewable funding saves money.
4. Counter‑argument and rebuttal: dismiss concerns about climate change.
5. Evidence: provide fictional case studies.
6. Conclusion: call for immediate reduction of renewable energy spending.
Correct Answer
C
Correct Option:
1. Introduction: state thesis that renewable energy investment must increase.
2. Environmental benefit: reduced carbon emissions and climate impact.
3. Economic advantage: job creation and long‑term cost savings.
4. Counter‑argument and rebuttal: address reliability concerns with storage technology.
5. Evidence: cite statistics and successful case studies.
6. Conclusion: restate thesis and urge policymakers to act.
About This Question
This is
Gce Model Questions Vol1
2017
English Language
Question 35.
It is one of the
objective
questions from the
2017
Gce Model Questions Vol1
English Language
examination.
Difficulty level:
Hard
.