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Craft and StructureEasy–MediumTwo views on a cafe's prices

Craft and Structure practice question

Text 1 The cafe has raised its prices again; a coffee now costs more than at the station. Text 2 The cafe's prices have risen because its rent doubled in January, and it has kept its staff on full hours when other cafes cut them.

Which choice best describes the relationship between the texts?

  1. A. Text 2 offers reasons for the price rise that Text 1 complains about.Correct
  2. B. Text 2 denies that prices have risen.
  3. C. Text 2 agrees that the station's coffee is better.
  4. D. Text 2 argues that prices should rise further.

Answer: A. Text 2 offers reasons for the price rise that Text 1 complains about.

Rent and staff explain the rise.

Why the other answers are wrong

B. Text 2 denies that prices have risen.
Text 2 says prices rose.
C. Text 2 agrees that the station's coffee is better.
Quality is not discussed.
D. Text 2 argues that prices should rise further.
No such argument.

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