13. Seoul is quickly gaining greater visibility as a global green pioneer and a civic design
innovator. In July, it was named a UNESCO (United Nations Educational, Scientific, and
Cultural Organization) City of Design in appreciation of its use of diverse design policies,
its rich cultural heritage, and its creative potential to make the city more livable and
sustainable. And in September, the international IDEA (International Design Excellence
Awards) Brazil 2010 Awards, one of the planet’s most prestigious design prizes, chose the
Seoul Metropolitan Government as its gold medal winner for its innovative use of ecofriendly
design strategies. _______________
(A) These are two indications that when it comes to its model urban development programs
and building a truly sustainable city, Seoul is doing things right.
(B) In Seoul, the haze that used to darken the sky is gradually disappearing, with more days
of clear skies and high visibility.
(C) Another eco-friendly auto that begins to make an appearance on Seoul’s roads is the
neighborhood electric vehicle.
(D) Seoul is one of the world’s megacities and its challenge is to accommodate the growth
of the population while reducing the impact.