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Practice Listening: Multiple Choice, Single Answer ID: #46489 Short Copenhagen car
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Listen to the recording and answer the multiple-choice question by selecting the correct response. Only one response is correct.

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I was fortunate enough to have spent some time there very recently and it has been an epiphany. I've been talking about it all the time, but it is laughing and giggling because I've been going on and on and on about Copenhagen. Since it's not only, it's not only that the fact that since 2015 there is a larger number of bicycles. Entering the centre of Kobe Hagen, Vanko. That's for example. So, it's not only there are fewer cars, because bicycles have taken over. It's like the whole city has a lot more humane vibe to it. It's like and you realise that, especially when you ride the bicycle. So, the first couple of days of my visit, I was taking taxis everywhere. A waste of time because traffic is horrible, but no one is concerned about traffic there because it's like. You want a car? OK, fair enough. Have it. Then be stuck in traffic. It's amazingly humane. It's really good for social connectedness. It's a lot easier to interact with people on a bicycle.

What is the main reason the author found Copenhagen to be a more humane city?

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Option 4: "It is really good for social connectedness and easier to interact with people on a bicycle."

Explanation: This option is correct as it encapsulates the main reason the author finds Copenhagen humane. The text emphasizes that cycling fosters social interactions and a sense of community, which aligns with the author's positive experience in the city.

Option 1: "The author took taxis everywhere during their visit."

Explanation: This option is incorrect because while the author mentions taking taxis, it does not relate to the main reason for finding Copenhagen humane. Instead, it highlights a negative experience rather than a positive aspect of the city.

Option 2: "The traffic is horrible in Copenhagen."

Explanation: This option is incorrect as it presents a negative aspect of the city. The author acknowledges the traffic issue but contrasts it with the benefits of cycling, which contributes to the humane vibe of the city.

Option 3: "There is a larger number of bicycles since 2015."

Explanation: While the increase in bicycles is mentioned, this option does not capture the essence of why the author finds Copenhagen humane. The focus is on social connectedness and interaction, which is not addressed in this option.

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