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Which of the following best describes the primary goal of a smart city?
Which of the following best describes the primary goal of a smart city?
- To increase technological infrastructure regardless of citizen impact.
- To create a completely automated urban environment with minimal human intervention.
- To use technology and data to improve the lives of its citizens, enhancing efficiency, sustainability, and overall quality of life. (correct)
- To solely focus on economic growth through advanced technology.
In the context of smart cities, modal verbs are irrelevant when discussing project feasibility and recommendations.
In the context of smart cities, modal verbs are irrelevant when discussing project feasibility and recommendations.
False (B)
To ensure the success of a smart city initiative, stakeholders must often _____ into account diverse cultural perspectives.
To ensure the success of a smart city initiative, stakeholders must often _____ into account diverse cultural perspectives.
take
Why are strong writing skills important in the context of smart city projects?
Why are strong writing skills important in the context of smart city projects?
What is the main purpose of paraphrasing information related to smart city concepts?
What is the main purpose of paraphrasing information related to smart city concepts?
Match each modal verb with its primary function.
Match each modal verb with its primary function.
Why is understanding terminology in multiple languages (e.g., English and French) beneficial in smart city collaborations?
Why is understanding terminology in multiple languages (e.g., English and French) beneficial in smart city collaborations?
Identifying synonyms in texts about smart cities is only useful for academic exercises and has no practical application.
Identifying synonyms in texts about smart cities is only useful for academic exercises and has no practical application.
Which skill is most crucial for understanding diverse stakeholder perspectives in smart city initiatives?
Which skill is most crucial for understanding diverse stakeholder perspectives in smart city initiatives?
Why are intercultural communication studies relevant to smart city projects?
Why are intercultural communication studies relevant to smart city projects?
Flashcards
What are smart cities?
What are smart cities?
Urban areas using technology and data to improve citizens' lives, focusing on efficiency, sustainability, and quality of life.
What are collocations?
What are collocations?
Words commonly used together, like 'take action' or 'take responsibility.'
What is paraphrasing?
What is paraphrasing?
Restating information in your own words to show you understand it.
What are synonyms?
What are synonyms?
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Intercultural communication
Intercultural communication
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What are modal verbs?
What are modal verbs?
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Study Notes
- Smart cities are urban areas using technology and data to improve the lives of citizens.
- They enhance efficiency, sustainability, and overall quality of life.
Grammar
- Modal verbs (can, should, must, etc.) indicate possibility, obligation, or advice.
Vocabulary
- Collocations with "take" (e.g., take action, take responsibility, take a break) are common in discussions about urban development.
Writing
- Essential for reports and proposals related to smart city projects.
Reading
- Comprehension involves understanding the complexities and nuances of smart city concepts.
Listening
- Important for understanding stakeholder perspectives in smart city initiatives.
Translation
- Understanding the terminology in both English and French is beneficial in international smart city collaborations.
Language Skills
- Identifying synonyms in texts can help to clarify meaning and improve vocabulary.
- Restating information to demonstrate understanding is a key skill.
Intercultural Communication
- Studies are relevant because smart city projects often involve diverse populations and international collaborations.
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