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gain . Furthermore federal regulations designed to promote the New Town idea do not consider social needs as the European New Town plans do. In fact, our regulations specify virtual y all the ingredients of the typical suburban community, with a bit of political rhetoric thrown in. A workable American New Town formula should be established as firmly here as the national formula was in Britain. All possible social and governmental innovations as well as financial factors should be thoroughly considered and accommodated in this policy. Its objectives should be clearly stated, and both incentives and penalties should be provided to ensure that the objectives are pursued. If such a policy is developed, then the New Town approach can play an important role in alleviating Americans urban problems. 36. As revealed in Para 1, the author considers the American New Town approach_____ A. atypical B. irrelevant C. impractical D. unprecedented 37. According to the author, the present New Town plan will _____ A. fail to bring about the intended results B. produce genuinely needed New Towns C. bridge the gap between the poor and the rich – D. help resolve the spreading urban problems 38. The author believes that the New Town projects will lead to _____ A. more brisk commercial activities in the cities B. more low-income people living in the suburbs C. higher incidence of tax avoidance by industries D. heavier tax burdens on the remaining citizens 39. In the authors opinion. the European New Town plans are superior to the Americas in their concern for A. the typical suburban community B. the interests of the promoters C . the welfare of the general public D. the governments political achievement