According to the passage, what is the critics' main objection to the survey?
When the city of Marlow closed its central road to cars in 2019, shopkeepers predicted disaster. Two years later, a survey found that foot traffic on the street had risen by a third and that the number of empty shopfronts had fallen from eleven to three. Critics argue that the survey ignored shops on side streets, where several owners reported fewer customers. Still, the council views the results as evidence that pedestrian-only zones can strengthen local commerce.
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: B. It did not take shops on side streets into account.
- Step 1: Locate the critics' critique regarding the survey's methodology.
- Step 2: The text explains that critics questioned the survey because it measured foot traffic only on the main road and ignored shops on side streets.
Answer
It did not take shops on side streets into account.
Why not the others: The passage specifically highlights the geographical exclusion of side streets, not timing or vehicle counts.
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