Comprehension - Intermediate [ 7 ]

[ 7 ] Comprehension 

[  7  ] Intermediate

Read the following , then answer the questions below :

         Shopping malls have produced a revolution in United States shopping and living habits in just 45 years . Before 1950 , there were no malls , but now almost every city or region has at least one . In fact , shopping malls have become a part of daily life . Many people even think of them as social centers . In a way , malls have taken the place on Main Street . Shops and services which were once spread over several city blocks are now in one place at the mall . Busy householders can save time by doing their shopping at the mall . People young and old , with time on their hands , often say , “ Let’s go to the mall !”

              While shopping malls have changed American life , not all of their effects have been positive . Most of  the shops and services found in malls are parts of large corporations . These businesses have taken away customers from smaller shops in the area and forced them to close . That  has meant fewer individually owned businesses and less local control over jobs . In addition , malls are harmful to the environment . They have sometimes been built on land that is important for the survival of birds and wild animals . Wherever they are built , they cover large areas with buildings and parking lots – instead of trees or grass . Thus , they contribute to the general loss of nature . Finally , malls are usually far from any town center , so people must use cars to get there . This results in increased air pollution and heavy traffic on the roads near the mall .

A-] Answer the following questions :

1-] How have shopping malls changed life in US ?

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2-] What are the disadvantages  of malls ?

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3-] Why have malls affected nature ?

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4-] In what way have malls increased pollution ?

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B-] Choose the correct answers :

1-] Take the place means

A-] replace     B-] occupy     C-] spread      D-] control

2-] The underlined word “ That” refers to

A-] the existence of malls          B-] the existence of large corporations

C-] heavy traffic                         D-] increased air pollution

3-] ……………….think of malls as social centers .

A-] Many people  B-] Some people  C-] Most people  D-] A few people