IELTS Reading main_idea Practice

Select the correct heading for paragraph D.

Question type: matching headings · Difficulty: intermediate

1. A. Economic consequences for city centres
2. B. An explanation of a new urban trend
3. C. The growth of secondary cities
4. D. Contrasting developments in different locations

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Paragraph D details the 'cascade of economic consequences' resulting from the hollowing out of the urban core. It discusses the impact on commercial real estate, city tax revenues, and small businesses that rely on commuters. This directly corresponds to the heading 'Economic consequences for city centres'.

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