Practice 3

High-rise_____ buildings a solution housing problems in modern cities

• become

• becoming

• became

• are become

She _________ the feelings of being in the café on the top of skyscraper

• loves

• is loving

• love

• has loved

The garden looks __________ since you tidied it up.

• better

• well

• more good

• more well

Because of cameras everywhere in public spaces, city dwellers ______ that their lives are constantly being monitored

• is thinking

• thinks

• feel

• look

The city will invest more in its infrastructure to ______ a growing population

• get on

• cope with

• interact with

• turn down

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word whose underlined part differs from that of the other three in pronunciation in each of the following questions.

• city

• private

• impact

• article

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word whose underlined part differs from that of the other three in pronunciation in each of the following questions.

• future

• computer

• reduce

• pollute

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word that differs from the other three on the position of stress in each of the following questions.

• dweller

• sensor

• commute

• private

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word that differs from the other three on the position of stress in each of the following questions.

• skyscraper

• liveable

• economy

• urbanised

A : As technology continues to evolve, urban planning must adapt to ensure the sustainability and efficiency of future cities.

B : These smart systems will monitor and manage resources, reducing waste and optimizing energy usage.

C : Secondly, the adoption of green technologies will play an important role in minimizing environmental impact.

D: Firstly, the implementation of modern infrastructure will be one of the most significant changes.

E: In conclusion, the cities of the future will not only be technologically advanced but also environmentally friendly.