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Problem 16 - Entrance Test

The city council's latest proposal to 'revitalize' the downtown area is nothing short of a poorly conceived plan, riddled with potential pitfalls and an alarming lack of foresight. Proponents, seemingly oblivious to the scheme's inherent flaws, trumpet its supposed benefits with uncritical enthusiasm. This ill-advised project promises only to burden taxpayers and disrupt the lives of small business owners for years to come.

Correct: B

The author uses highly negative and judgmental language throughout the passage, such as 'poorly conceived plan,' 'riddled with potential pitfalls,' 'alarming lack of foresight,' 'seemingly oblivious,' 'uncritical enthusiasm,' and 'ill-advised project.' This strong word choice clearly indicates a stance of strong criticism towards the city council's proposal.