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Announcements and Academic Talks Test #048
Announcements and Academic Talks
1. What is the professor's main purpose?
A) To summarize last week's lecture
B) To introduce an upcoming guest speaker
C) To explain a new assignment
D) To cancel the next class meeting
2. Why is Dr. Thorne's research considered important?
A) It is the first study on smart cities
B) It focuses only on the positive aspects of technology
C) It criticizes all modern urban planning
D) It addresses the social issues of urban technology
I'm very excited about our class next week. We'll be joined by Dr. Marcus Thorne, a prominent urban sociologist. Dr. Thorne is going to speak about his research on 'smart cities'—urban areas that use technology to improve services and quality of life. His work is particularly important because it examines not only the benefits, but also the potential social and ethical problems, like data privacy. This is a critical conversation in modern urban planning, so I expect you all to come prepared with thoughtful questions for him.
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