IELTS Listening main_idea Practice

What do the students identify as the main argument of Dr. Evans' lecture?

Question type: multiple choice · Difficulty: intermediate

1. A. A) Hard engineering methods are the most reliable way to prevent coastal erosion.
2. B. B) Coastal management is shifting towards more sustainable, nature-based solutions.
3. C. C) The economic cost of coastal protection is becoming too high for governments.
4. D. D) Most coastal communities are unaware of the risks they face from erosion.

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Chloe states that Dr. Evans 'argued that we’re seeing a significant shift towards 'soft engineering' approaches because they’re more sustainable in the long run. The central theme was moving from fighting nature to working with it.' This directly supports option B.