Listening Parts
Premium
You will hear a presentation about car-free zones in urban areas.
Question 1 of 6
According to Sarah Chen, car-free zones have .....
reduced business profits in European cities.
led to increased commercial activity.
caused traffic problems in nearby areas.
failed to improve air quality significantly.
Question 2 of 6
James McKenzie's main concern about car-free zones is .....
the impact on emergency vehicle access.
increased pollution in surrounding areas.
the effect on business operations.
the cost of implementing the changes.
Question 3 of 6
Dr. Rodriguez suggests that car-free zones should be .....
implemented only in larger cities.
introduced in phases starting with weekends.
limited to areas with good public transport.
restricted to summer months initially.
Question 4 of 6
Robert Walsh believes that Canadian cities .....
lack the necessary infrastructure for car-free zones.
have better road systems than European cities.
should focus on improving road capacity.
need to reduce suburban development first.
Question 5 of 6
The city council's compromise proposal includes .....
banning all vehicles permanently.
creating underground parking facilities.
allowing deliveries during quiet hours.
building new public transit routes.
Question 6 of 6
The presentation suggests that the success of car-free zones depends on .....
complete elimination of vehicle access.
following European city models exactly.
meeting different groups' needs.
securing government funding.