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Information and Ideas practice question

The heron used to fish from the weir in full view of the path. Since the café opened on the bank, it fishes from the far side of the island, where the path does not reach. ____

Which choice most logically completes the text?

  1. A. The heron seems to have moved to avoid the people the café brings.Correct
  2. B. The heron has stopped fishing.
  3. C. The café has attracted the heron.
  4. D. The weir has been demolished.

Answer: A. The heron seems to have moved to avoid the people the café brings.

It moved when the café came, to where the path doesn't go: avoiding people.

Why the other answers are wrong

B. The heron has stopped fishing.
It fishes from the island.
C. The café has attracted the heron.
It moved away from the café.
D. The weir has been demolished.
Not stated.

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