B ) More people are shopping at large supermarkets rather than in small local stores . C ) Shopping malls are emptier and quieter . D ) Trendy people prefer buying in local stores to going to crowded places . E ) The ascendent inclination for the small local stores will not last long and people will retrace their steps to huge shopping malls .
19 . “ Stop with all those nice words ! As the crow flies , can you tell what you are up to ?”
A ) You are telling me nice things to hear , but the birds are making a lot of noise , so this is not the best moment . Maybe later ? B ) I hear your pleasantries , but can you stop now , as my bird flew away and I had better get it back ? C ) Do not bother me with those words , even the crow doesn ’ t like you ! D ) The crow is flying now , so now is the best time to finish your speech . E ) You are being very pleasant , but can you go straight to the point and explain what you want ? x
20 . The new facilities that our company opened in Madrid are a dreadful copy of the ones in Barcelona , being the most important difference the fact that the roof is transparent in the centre , which highly increases the temperature in the summer and everybody ’ s discomfort .
A ) To be frank , the building is horrible and hot . B ) Things are certainly looking up for our company with a new building which is way better when compared to any other in the corporation . C ) Barcelona ’ s amenities are a reference to other facilities . D ) The features of Madrid ’ s amenities should have been more wisely planned as the translucid tiles in the middle of the building ’ s ceiling rises the warmth and workers feel uncomfortable when the temperature is scorching . x E ) All workers would prefer to have an old comfortable workplace rather than a brandnew but highly inconvenient one .
Answer key
1 . |
C |
2 . |
B |
3 . |
B |
4 . |
A |
5 . |
D |
6 . |
A |
7 . |
A |
8 . |
D |
9 . |
A |
10 . |
B |