Question:
The word they in paragraph 3 refers to ________
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A.
shopkeepers -
B.
cars -
C.
demonstrations -
D.
streets
Reference explanation:
Correct answer: A
Based on the information in the third paragraph: At first, there was resistance from shopkeepers. They that people would avoid streets if they were unable to get to them in their cars. When the first streets in Europe were closed to traffic, there were on noisy demonstrations, as many shopkeepers predicted they would lose customers.
Translation: At first, there was resistance from the shop owners. They argued that people would get out of the way if they couldn’t get there in their car. When the first streets in Europe were closed to traffic, there were many noisy protests, as many shop owners predicted that they would lose customers.
Answer A. shopkeepers
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