Listening Parts
Premium
You will hear a presentation about urban walkability and pedestrian infrastructure.
Question 1 of 6
According to Sarah Chen, pedestrian-friendly infrastructure leads to .....
increased property taxes in urban areas.
reduced traffic congestion in city centers.
improved health outcomes and business performance.
decreased need for public transportation.
Question 2 of 6
Robert Martinez's main concern about pedestrian infrastructure is that .....
it would reduce parking spaces in the city.
sudden changes could disrupt existing city systems.
it would increase traffic in residential areas.
maintenance costs would be minimal.
Question 3 of 6
The two experts disagree about .....
the importance of community input.
the need for some pedestrian infrastructure.
the speed and extent of implementing changes.
the value of pilot projects.
Question 4 of 6
Martinez suggests that walkability in Canadian cities is .....
impossible to achieve in any season.
complicated by winter conditions.
more successful than in European cities.
dependent on public transportation.
Question 5 of 6
Regarding the cost of pedestrian infrastructure, Chen argues that .....
government funding should cover all expenses.
businesses should contribute to the costs.
the investment is justified by future benefits.
current spending is already sufficient.
Question 6 of 6
Both experts agree that .....
European models should be directly copied.
public opinion should influence planning decisions.
car-free zones are essential for city centers.
winter maintenance is too expensive.