Inside Reading 3 - Unit 2 - Reading 1 - Vocabulary Step 1

To cope with these problems, megacities need to improve their __________ systems, such as public transportation, internet access, emergency services and civic engagement.

(communications/migrate/global/define)

Megacities are not only important for their own countries, but also for the _______ economy and society.

(communications/migrate/global/define)

One of the advantages of living in a megacity is the access to a diverse and rich _______ of people and opportunities.

(network/survival/global/define)

For many people, living in a megacity is a matter of _______.

(migrate/survival/network/define)

The term megacity was first used in the 1970s to _______ a city with a population of more than 10 million people.

(migrate/survival/define/global)

Many people _______ to megacities in search of better opportunities, services and living standards.

(communications/migrate/define/global)

Megacities need to find more efficient and sustainable ways to use and manage their resources. They also need to _______ more on renewable and alternative sources of energy and water.

(communications/rely on/define/global)

Megacities are not only important for their own countries, but also for the _______ economy and society.

(globe/global/globally/globalization)

________, more than half of the world’s population lives in urban areas, and this proportion is projected to reach 68% by 2050.(globe/global/globally/globalization)

Another factor that contributes to the growth of megacities is the _______ of people from other countries or regions.

(migration/migrant/migrate/migratory)