Question

The author feels that the Games place a burden on the host city for all of the following reasons EXCEPT that

• A. they divert scarce urban land from more productive uses.
• B. they involve the demolition of residential structures to accommodate sports facilities and infrastructure.
• C. the finances used to fund the Games could be better used for other purposes.
• D. the influx of visitors during the Games places a huge strain on the urban infrastructure.

Answer 1

The correct option is D

the influx of visitors during the Games places a huge strain on the urban infrastructure.

The author cites a number of reasons for the burden. The only way they can make money is of by the massive number of visitors arriving. This is not a huge strain. Hence we can select option (4).