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Cities are exploring innovative ways to enhance public spaces for community engagement and interaction. Examples include outdoor libraries, musical benches, and pop-up art exhibitions that encourage participation. The overall goal is to create environments that foster community connections rather than merely serve as transit areas.

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Skimming Practice

Cities are exploring innovative ways to enhance public spaces for community engagement and interaction. Examples include outdoor libraries, musical benches, and pop-up art exhibitions that encourage participation. The overall goal is to create environments that foster community connections rather than merely serve as transit areas.

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Skimming Practice (read the 1st and the last sentence; then read only the

highlighted words quickly)

In recent years, many cities have begun rethinking how public spaces
can better serve the needs of their residents. Across parks, plazas, and
waterfronts, planners are experimenting with new ways to make these
areas more interactive and inclusive. Some cities have introduced outdoor
libraries where people can borrow books freely, while others have installed
musical benches that play soft melodies when someone sits on them.
There are also pop-up art exhibitions that appear for just a few days,
encouraging people to explore their surroundings before the display
disappears. Although these ideas vary widely, they all share a common
purpose: to create spaces that strengthen community connections. As a
result, public spaces are becoming places where people do not just pass
through, but actively participate in shaping the life of their community.

Questions

1. What is the main idea of the passage?

A. Cities are removing traditional parks to build new entertainment


centers.​
B. Cities are trying creative approaches to make public spaces more
engaging and community-focused.​
C. People prefer musical benches and art exhibitions over other public
activities.​
D. Public spaces are no longer important for modern city residents.

2. Which detail best supports the passage’s main idea?

A. Pop-up art exhibitions encourage people to explore their surroundings.​


B. Some cities are closing libraries due to lack of funding.​
C. Residents prefer to walk alone rather than participate in community
events.​
D. Public spaces are becoming too crowded during weekend

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