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Community Victory


After a months-long battle to stop the development of a new shopping mall on the location of the former Rivervalley Courthouse, residents, local businesses, and civic groups are cheering the decision to keep the 150-year-old building intact. - [1] - “We’re dissappointed,” added Branford Construction's CEO. “We felt that the community would benefit and grow, but obviously, residents want to preserve their history and I respect that.”
Instead, efforts are being made to restore the old deserted courthouse to its former glory. - [2] - “The community is getting together for this and we are collecting donations to have the building renovated,” said local resident Enid Tran. "We hope to make a public library or school out of the building.”
- [3] - “It’s been here for as long as I can remember. In fact, my grandfather worked as a clerk there,” added a local business owner, Kevin Lamb. “It’s an iconic symbol of our community and we don’t want it destroyed.” The community has already raised over $100,000 through an online petition and donations keep pouring in. - [4] - The community hopes that restoration of the building begins within the next couple of months
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Question 1:
In which of the positions marked [1], [2], [3] and [4] does the following sentence belong?
“Branford Construction, the development company that originally planned to build the shopping mall, is looking to build the mall outside of the Rivervalley Community.”
A. [1]
Feedback Based on the meaning => position number 1 is the most reasonable.
B. [2]
C. [3]
D. [4]
Question 2:
What is suggested about the fundraising efforts?
A. The community made a lot of money from the land.
B. It has been occuring online.
Feedback Last paragraph: The community has already raised over $ 100,000 through an online petition and donations keep pouring in.
C. The city government has been helping
D. They haven’t raised enough money
Question 3:
What is indicated about the old courthouse?
A. Branford Construction wants to renovate the building.
B. The residents want to turn the building into a shopping mall.
C. It may become a public library or school.
Feedback Skim read the whole article to get the main idea
The beginning: District Management at Topline Electronics would like to inform you about a new development that will be affecting your store.
D. It may be destroyed.

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