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Practice Reading: Multiple Choice, Single Answer ID: #5558 City 2
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Cities around the world are looking at Songdo in South Korea as a template for future urban areas. When completed, it will house 65,000 people and 300,000 commuters. Technology will play a leading role in everyday life there, with everything connected electronically. This 'smart city' may appeal to those people who dream of a futuristic experience or want a more environmentally- friendly living space but do not be mistaken about the potential lack of privacy that accompanies it. Buildings and homes will be monitored at all times and cameras in the streets will see who is doing what and when.

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Option 2: "criticise the lack of freedom that people in Songdo will have"

Explanation: The text explicitly warns about the potential lack of privacy in Songdo, indicating a critical view of the surveillance and monitoring that will occur. This aligns with the idea of criticizing the lack of freedom, as the author points out the consequences of living in such a technologically advanced environment.

Option 1: "persuade the reader that living in Songdo is like living in a dream"

Explanation: The text does mention that Songdo may appeal to those dreaming of a futuristic experience, but it does not aim to persuade the reader that living there is like a dream. Instead, it highlights both the appealing aspects and the potential drawbacks, particularly the lack of privacy.

Option 3: "inform the reader that Songdo is bad for the environment"

Explanation: The text does not state that Songdo is bad for the environment. In fact, it mentions that the city may appeal to those seeking an environmentally-friendly living space, which contradicts the assertion that it is bad for the environment.

Option 4: "compare life in Songdo with life in other similar cities"

Explanation: The text does not provide any comparisons between life in Songdo and other cities. It focuses solely on the features of Songdo itself, particularly its technological aspects and the implications for privacy, without making any direct comparisons.

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