Reading Questions

According to paragraph A, which of the following statement is NOT true?

• In 1800, more than two million people lived in London.
• In 1800, most people in the world lived in rural areas. 
• In 1800, Beijing was the largest city in the world.

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According to paragraph B, today most people's attitudes towards living in a large city are probably ................................................   .

• both positive and negative
• only negative
• only positive

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According to paragraph C, why does Edward Gleaser believe that cities are so productive?

• There is more money.
• There are smarter people.
• There is less space between people.

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According to paragraph D, which of the following statements is true of Steven Brand?

• He is an enviromentalist who defends living in rural areas.
• He thinks that large suburbs harm the environment.
• He believes that large cities harm valuable farmland.

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According to paragraph E, David Satterwaite is an ................ .

• urban planner
• economist
• environmentalist

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According to paragraph G, a negative aspect of living in Seoul, South Korea is the ............................ .

• public transportation
• life expectancy
• millions of cars

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According to paragraph H, urban planners today are concerned about ............................... .

• population
• sprawl
• density

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According to paragraph I, expanding suburbs cause .......................................... .

• higher pollution
• more population
• cheaper transportation

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According to paragraph J, what is NOT the best thing for our world?

• Walkable town centers
• Automobiles
• High-rise housing

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According to paragraph K, good city planning requires, ........................................... .

• rapid urbanization
• economic power
• a positive look

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