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teflon. while the roof is only as thick as denim jeans, it is strong, holding up to 17,000 pounds per square foot. jumping on it would feel like bouncing on the worlds largest trampoline. on the outside \skin\ of the building is an energy - saving metal designed to reflect the changing colors of the sky from sunrise to sunset and keep the inside cool but bright.
(6) such innovations, however, are not cheap. the cost of super stadium projects is commonly astronomical. the emphasis on increased luxury and advanced technology may lead to even higher prices, according to tom van riper, a staff writer for forbes, a leading business journal.
(7) \the formula,\ riper writes, is to \build new facilities with fewer seats and more luxury boxes, charge higher prices, earn more revenue, hire better players, and reap more wins. then turn around and raise ticket prices.\
(8) smaller cities around the world hope that investment in these monuments of the modern age will pay off by bringing in new business revenue and acclaim to
in paragraph 6, which word best describes the authors attitude about super stadium projects?
a. cynical
b. aggressive
c. resentful
d. cautionary

Explanation:

The author points out that Super Stadium projects are expensive ("not cheap", "astronomical cost") and mentions potential issues like higher prices due to emphasis on luxury and technology. This shows a warning - like tone, which is cautionary. A "cynical" attitude would be more about distrust or mockery without highlighting the problem as a warning. An "aggressive" attitude would be more confrontational in language. A "resentful" attitude would show more personal dislike. The author's tone is more about alerting readers to the potential negative aspects (costs, price implications) of Super Stadium projects, so it is cautionary.

Answer:

D. Cautionary