IELTS Reading main_idea Practice
What is the author's overall recommendation for future flood management?
Question type: multiple choice · Difficulty: intermediate
- A. A complete replacement of grey infrastructure with green infrastructure.
- B. A focus on urban development away from all floodplains.
- C. A strategic combination of both natural and engineered solutions.
- D. Relying solely on the advanced engineering of higher dykes and levees.
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The final paragraph concludes that 'the most resilient future will likely not be a choice between green or grey infrastructure, but a strategic integration of both.' It advocates for a 'hybrid approach' that combines the two systems for a more adaptable and sustainable defence.