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You'll hear a host and two guests debate whether to close a main street to cars on weekends.

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1What are the speakers debating?
AWhether to build a new parkade
BWhether to close the main street to cars on weekends
CWhether to raise parking fees
DWhether to move the market
2What is Marcus's main argument in favour?
AIt will reduce noise
BPedestrian zones tend to raise foot traffic and local spending
CIt will lower shop rents
DIt will speed up deliveries
3What is Elena's concern at first?
AOlder customers with heavy items cannot park nearby
BThe street is too narrow
CThere are too few shops
DParking is already free
4How does Marcus respond about parking?
AHe admits there is nowhere to park
BSide streets and the parkade stay open; only the central block closes
CHe suggests a new car park
DHe says people should take the bus
5What does Elena call her 'real worry'?
AWeekend noise
BSaturday-morning deliveries
CHigher rent
DLosing her parking spot
6What would make Elena accept a trial?
AA complete ban on deliveries
BA guaranteed delivery window and clear signs to the parkade
CClosing the side streets too
DFree parking for everyone
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