Reading Comprehension Questions
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| c. “After I had tasted all of the food on my plate, I rose to leave, whereupon one of the people working behind the counter yelled at me to cleanup after myself.” d. “Throwing away that plate of food was the most enjoyable part of dining at Dilly’s.” 269. The main purpose of the restaurant review is to a. tell people they probably don’t want to eat at Dilly’s Deli. b. make fun of couples who argue in public. c. recommend the hamburger steak special. d. warn people that Dilly’s Deli tends to be crowded. 270. The main purpose of the Chamber of Commerce brochure is to a. profile the owner of Dilly’s Deli. b. describe in detail the food served at Dilly’s Deli. c. encourage people to eat at Dilly’s Deli. d. explain the historical significance of the Dilly’s Deli Building 1 0 501 Reading Comprehension Questions 6801_501_ReadingCompQuest_4E[fin].indd 110 3/18/10 1:34:54 PM 1 1 The Hopkinton Town Council met last night to address the question of building a skateboard ramp in Wilcox Park, but the public response segment of the meeting took much longer than anticipated, and the question had to be shelved until next meeting. Chairman Mark Santucci opened the floor for public comment soon after the issue was raised, and for the next two hours the public took advantage of the opportunity. An estimated 375 local residents turned out for the meeting, and nearly 200 of those present stepped to the microphone to voice their views. Many residents were vehemently opposed to the proposal to build a large skateboarding area in the southeast corner of the park. The proposed facilities would include a tunnel several ramps, and a “dish”—all made of cement for use by skate-boarders. “The last thing we need in this town stated Michael Fritz of Hopkinton, is more graffiti. If we put in a skateboard park, that’s exactly what we’ll get for our efforts.” A few of those who spoke, however, endorsed the proposal. “Our kids need fresh air and exercise complained Betty Kelly of Hopkinton. They spend too much time as it is playing video games. This would give them someplace to go.” The next meeting was scheduled for June What is the central issue that is causing conflict in Hopkinton, according to this passage? Download 3.61 Mb. Share with your friends:
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