IELTS Reading vocabulary Practice
In paragraph D, the phrase 'cascade of economic consequences' refers to...
Question type: multiple choice · Difficulty: intermediate
- A. a series of positive changes for city businesses.
- B. a set of unrelated problems in urban areas.
- C. a chain reaction of negative financial effects.
- D. a government plan to improve the economy.
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'Cascade' implies a series of events where each one triggers the next, like a waterfall. The paragraph then lists several negative impacts: high office vacancy, loss of tax revenue, and struggling small businesses. Therefore, the phrase refers to a chain reaction of negative financial effects.