IELTS reading detail Practice
Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a challenge to implementing sustainable smart cities?
Question type: multiple choice · Difficulty: advanced
- A. The need for new laws regarding data ethics.
- B. Resistance to change from the general public.
- C. The high initial cost of new technologies.
- D. Lack of cooperation between city departments.
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Paragraph E lists several hurdles: 'substantial' financial investment (high cost), the need for 'robust regulatory frameworks' for data, and the need to break 'down traditional silos between departments'. However, it mentions needing 'meaningful public engagement to build trust,' which is different from public resistance being a primary hurdle.