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Pre-reading
Using the following questionnaire, interview your classmates, colleagues, family,
and friends.
Questionnaire A B C
Where do you live?
a. In a large city (over 1 million people)
b. In a small city (under 1 million people)
c. In a suburb
d. In a town or village
e. In the country
What is the best thing about city living?
a. Shopping and restaurants
b. Culture and entertainment
c. Schools, colleges, and universities
d. Medical facilities
e. Job opportunities
f. Other (specify: )
What is the worst thing about city living?
a. Pollution
b. Crime
c. Traic congestion
d. Unfriendly people
e. High cost of living
f. Other (specify: )
Do you think cities in your country have enough
parks and green spaces? Yes | No
Do you think cities in your country have good
public transportation? Yes | No
What do cities in your country need more of?
a. Parks and green spaces
b. Public transportation
c. Afordable housing
d. Clean and renewable energy
e. Better waste and sewage disposal
f. Other (specify: )
Eco-cities
Building sustainable
urban communities