Question

review the fourth paragraph.
the connected city
1 today, well more than half of the world owns a smartphone. yet connectivity to the internet can still come with a hefty price tag. this can be problematic for both travelers and local residents who want to connect for free wherever they go. the internet not only allows for communication, it provides access to information, jobs, and education. furthermore, in todays high - tech world, people are accessing more data more frequently from smartphones, tablets, and laptops. city - provided online connectivity adds value to an area and provides what many believe is a basic need. not only does free wi - fi drive economic development by enhancing businesses and attracting tourism, it also provides online connectivity that many cannot afford.
select the evidence that the author provides for the following supporting claim: free municipal wi - fi improves the lives of people with lower incomes.
the author shares a hypothetical situation in which wi - fi connectivity is crucial for safety.
the author includes a quote from an expert comparing free wi - fi to other basic services.
the author provides statistics that illustrate the worldwide support for free municipal wi - fi.

Explanation:

First, analyze each option:

• Option 1: The passage doesn't mention a hypothetical safety situation related to low - income people and Wi - Fi.
• Option 2: The passage states "it also provides online connectivity that many cannot afford", which implies that free municipal Wi - Fi (since it's city - provided and free or low - cost) helps low - income people who can't afford regular internet. This can be seen as comparing free Wi - Fi to the unaffordable regular internet in terms of meeting the need for connectivity for low - income groups.
• Option 3: The passage has no statistics about worldwide support for free municipal Wi - Fi.

Answer:

The author includes a quote from an expert comparing free Wi - Fi to other basic services. (Note: Actually, the relevant sentence is a statement rather than a quote, but among the given options, this is the one that relates to the idea that free Wi - Fi provides connectivity for those who can't afford it, which is about improving the lives of low - income people.)