Craft and StructureEasyTwo views on a town's new roundabout
Craft and Structure practice question
Text 1
The new roundabout has ended the queues at the crossroads; I have not waited more than a minute since it opened.
Text 2
The roundabout is fine for cars, but crossing it on foot means dodging traffic that no longer stops.
Which choice best describes the relationship between the texts?
- A. Text 1 praises the roundabout for drivers, while Text 2 raises a problem for pedestrians.Correct
- B. Both texts say the roundabout has made queues worse.
- C. Text 2 agrees that the roundabout is good for everyone.
- D. Text 1 describes crossing on foot.
Answer: A. Text 1 praises the roundabout for drivers, while Text 2 raises a problem for pedestrians.
Good for cars, bad for walkers.
Why the other answers are wrong
- B. Both texts say the roundabout has made queues worse.
- Text 1 says queues have ended.
- C. Text 2 agrees that the roundabout is good for everyone.
- Text 2 has a complaint.
- D. Text 1 describes crossing on foot.
- Text 1 is about driving.
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