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The document contains reading comprehension questions based on two sources regarding redevelopment plans in Hurstbourne. Document 1 presents a positive view of the plans, highlighting benefits such as new cycle lanes and a library, while Document 2 expresses skepticism, arguing that investments are unnecessary and suggesting alternative uses for space. The responses reflect contrasting opinions on the redevelopment's impact on the community and its facilities.

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The document contains reading comprehension questions based on two sources regarding redevelopment plans in Hurstbourne. Document 1 presents a positive view of the plans, highlighting benefits such as new cycle lanes and a library, while Document 2 expresses skepticism, arguing that investments are unnecessary and suggesting alternative uses for space. The responses reflect contrasting opinions on the redevelopment's impact on the community and its facilities.

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Reading Sample Answers

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Reading comprehension

Questions 1-7 (Document 1: Council Webpage)


1. What feature in the development plans will benefit bicycle users?
• The council plans to add cycle lanes throughout the Hurstbourne shopping
area.
2. How will the council turn Hurstbourne Castle into a world-class destination?
Give two answers.
• The council will invest £5 million in the castle.
• The improvements will make the castle capable of hosting 400,000 visitors
annually.
3. Which one of the following words best describes the tone of Document 1?
• d) Formal
4. Look at the first paragraph. What are two words or phrases the author of
Document 1 has used to exaggerate the problems with Hurstbourne city centre?
• “in desperate need of modernisation”
• “choking the area”
5. Apart from exaggeration, identify two language techniques used in Document 1
to get its message across.
• Language Technique: Persuasive Language
Example from the text: “We want to attract more shoppers and visitors to
Hurstbourne.”
• Language Technique: Positive Imagery
Example from the text: “Turn the shopping centre into a fantastic destination
for customers to shop and socialise.”
6. In which months will work take place on Clumber Street?
• June – September (Phase 1)
7. What is one link a reader could click on to access more information about the
plans for the bus station?
• “See the full plans here.”

Questions 8-13 (Document 2: Newspaper Webpage)


8. Which one of the following statements is the best summary of Jack Miksza’s
objection to the redevelopment plans?
• b) The council is investing money in things that are not needed
9. Find four phrases in Document 2 that suggest not many people currently use
Hurstbourne shopping area.
• “While everyone is huddled in the shopping centre or sitting in a dark
cinema, the main streets of Hurstbourne city centre will remain as deserted
as ever!”
• “A bus station is only useful for the few people who use public transport.”
• “What we NEED is more feet on the streets!”
• “Let’s make Hurstbourne city centre popular again!”
10.Select two opinions from the following statements.
• c) A bus station is only useful for the few people who use public transport.
• e) Development is needed, but not this development.
11.Whose comment agrees with the main article written by Jack Miksza?
• Kasia (She says the bus station is unnecessary and the space should be used
for more shops.)
12.Whose comments have a dismissive tone? Give three answers.
• Gordon (“Who cares?”)
• Joe5 (Criticizing 3D movies as a gimmick.)
• Kasia (Dismissing the need for a large bus station.)
13.Reshi says: “Visitors to the new shopping centre are bound to spill out into the
high street too.” What does he mean by this?
• b) Shopping centre customers will also visit high street shops.
Questions 14-15 (Both Documents)
14.Compare opinions from Document 1 and Document 2 about the plans for the
new library.
• Document 1 presents the library as a positive addition, highlighting its role
in attracting families and providing a comfortable place to study and relax.
• Document 2 criticizes the library as a waste of space, arguing that families
would benefit more from a play area instead.
15.Compare how Documents 1 and 2 use language and/or layout techniques to
convey information about the castle.
• Document 1 uses formal language and positive imagery, describing the
castle as “the pride of our community” and emphasizing the benefits of
investment. The structured layout, with clear bullet points, makes the
information easy to follow.
• Document 2 takes a critical and informal tone, questioning the need for
further investment in the castle when “180,000 people visit the castle every
year”. It uses rhetorical questions and exclamations to express disagreement.

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