P: "The new square cost more than planned, yet it finally gives residents a safe place to meet after dark." Statement: The writer thinks the square should have been built more cheaply. Yes, No or Not Given?

P: "Several cafes closed after rents rose. The change was predictable once the station opened nearby." Statement: The writer believes the station should not have opened. Yes, No or Not Given?

P: "Unfortunately, the festival now sells more souvenirs than tickets to performances." Statement: The writer is unhappy with the festival’s new focus. Yes, No or Not Given?

P: "Some want the library moved online, but a public room for study remains essential." Statement: The writer thinks the library building should close. Yes, No or Not Given?

P: "The cycle lane took six months to paint. It is already used by schoolchildren each morning." Statement: The writer says the cycle lane was a waste of effort. Yes, No or Not Given?

P: "It is tempting to blame the manager, but the shop was losing customers before she arrived." Statement: The writer holds the manager mainly responsible. Yes, No or Not Given?

P: "The station roof is plain, but that is better than another costly glass structure." Statement: The writer expects local people to like the plain roof. Yes, No or Not Given?

P: "The course includes fewer exams. Whether this improves learning is still unclear." Statement: The writer is sure the new course is better. Yes, No or Not Given?

P: "The park looks tidier, although removing the wild grass has made it less interesting." Statement: The writer has mixed feelings about the park changes. Yes, No or Not Given?

P: "The council calls the bridge modern; to my eye, it merely interrupts the river view." Statement: The writer admires the bridge design. Yes, No or Not Given?

P: "The theatre raised prices, and some families stopped attending. No one has shown whether the increase was necessary." Statement: The writer believes the price rise was necessary. Yes, No or Not Given?

P: "The old timetable was confusing. The revised one is not perfect, but passengers can see the next bus time." Statement: The writer believes passengers will stop complaining about the timetable. Yes, No or Not Given?

P: "A larger car park would be convenient, but losing the last trees is too high a price." Statement: The writer thinks the car park should be built. Yes, No or Not Given?

P: "The museum promised more local displays. So far, only the cafe has been enlarged." Statement: The writer is satisfied with the museum’s priorities. Yes, No or Not Given?

P: "The school garden takes staff time, but it teaches patience in a way a worksheet never can." Statement: The writer thinks the garden has educational benefits. Yes, No or Not Given?

P: "The town has more restaurants than ten years ago. It is not clear whether residents eat out more often." Statement: The writer thinks residents eat out more often. Yes, No or Not Given?

P: "The new app is fashionable, but the paper map gets visitors round the market faster." Statement: The writer prefers the paper map for visitors. Yes, No or Not Given?

P: "The policy sounds fair until one notices small clubs must complete the same forms as national bodies." Statement: The writer criticises the policy’s fairness in practice. Yes, No or Not Given?

P: "The bridge closure annoyed drivers, but engineers had warned for years that delay would be dangerous." Statement: The writer thinks the repairs were unnecessary. Yes, No or Not Given?

P: "The new chairs are comfortable. Whether they justify the money spent is another question." Statement: The writer thinks the old chairs should have been kept. Yes, No or Not Given?

P: "Some parents complain about uniforms. I find the argument weak: clothes are a distraction schools can remove." Statement: The writer disagrees with complaints about uniforms. Yes, No or Not Given?

P: "The market moved indoors in winter. Traders reported higher sales, but visitors lost the pleasure of wandering outside." Statement: The writer says indoor trading is better in every way. Yes, No or Not Given?

P: "The hotel advertises itself as quiet. That claim is hard to accept beside the main road." Statement: The writer doubts the hotel’s advertising claim. Yes, No or Not Given?

P: "The college bought tablets for every class. Teachers received only one afternoon of training." Statement: The writer thinks tablets should never be used in class. Yes, No or Not Given?

P: "The canal path is narrow, yet widening it would destroy the gardens that make it worth walking." Statement: The writer thinks the path should be left as it is. Yes, No or Not Given?

P: "The mayor praised the concert hall, but residents mostly asked why the promised clinic had disappeared." Statement: The writer believes the concert hall was more important than the clinic. Yes, No or Not Given?

P: "The new bins are ugly, admittedly, but they have stopped rubbish blowing across the beach." Statement: The writer accepts the bins because they solve a problem. Yes, No or Not Given?

P: "The restaurant serves smaller portions than before. Perhaps that is sensible, given how much food used to be left uneaten." Statement: The writer sees a reason for the smaller portions. Yes, No or Not Given?

P: "The school trip was shorter than usual. Still, calling it a failure ignores how much pupils remembered." Statement: The writer thinks the trip failed. Yes, No or Not Given?

P: "The town website lists events clearly. It says nothing about cancelled buses, which visitors need most." Statement: The writer thinks the website is complete. Yes, No or Not Given?

P: "The harbour lights look attractive, but charm is not a substitute for repairing the broken wall." Statement: The writer thinks the broken wall should wait. Yes, No or Not Given?

P: "The factory reduced smoke after fitting filters. It has not published figures for noise levels." Statement: The writer says the factory became quieter. Yes, No or Not Given?

P: "The art course asks students to copy old paintings. This is less old-fashioned than it sounds because it teaches control." Statement: The writer sees a purpose in copying paintings. Yes, No or Not Given?

P: "The town cancelled fireworks to save money. I cannot see why music in the park was protected instead." Statement: The writer thinks fireworks should always be protected before music events. Yes, No or Not Given?

P: "The gym opens earlier now. For shift workers, that small change matters more than new equipment." Statement: The writer thinks the earlier opening is useful. Yes, No or Not Given?

P: "The guidebook praises the castle cafe. In my opinion, the view from the path is the only reason to climb the hill." Statement: The writer recommends the cafe most strongly. Yes, No or Not Given?

P: "The scheme provides cheap bikes, although only students can join it at present." Statement: The writer wants the scheme opened to everyone. Yes, No or Not Given?

P: "The beach now has showers. Useful as they are, they do not excuse the lack of shade." Statement: The writer thinks the showers solve every beach problem. Yes, No or Not Given?

P: "The evening classes are popular. Popularity, however, is not the same as quality." Statement: The writer is cautious about judging the classes by numbers. Yes, No or Not Given?

P: "The town planted young trees. It will be years before anyone knows whether they survive dry summers." Statement: The writer is certain the trees will fail. Yes, No or Not Given?