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Craft and StructureEasy–MediumTwo texts on a supermarket's effect

Craft and Structure practice question

Text 1 The new supermarket has been a disaster for the high street: three shops have closed since it opened, says shopkeeper Ben Adair. Text 2 The supermarket has brought shoppers back to the town who used to drive elsewhere, and the café and bookshop on the high street report their best year yet.

Which choice best describes the relationship between the two texts?

  1. A. They describe opposite effects of the supermarket on the high street.Correct
  2. B. Text 2 agrees that the supermarket has harmed every shop.
  3. C. Text 2 describes a different town.
  4. D. Text 1 praises the supermarket.

Answer: A. They describe opposite effects of the supermarket on the high street.

Closures versus a best year.

Why the other answers are wrong

B. Text 2 agrees that the supermarket has harmed every shop.
Text 2 reports gains for some shops.
C. Text 2 describes a different town.
The same high street.
D. Text 1 praises the supermarket.
Text 1 calls it a disaster.

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