unit 3

According to Paragraph A, what did many people predict about cities in the future?

• Cities will have flying cars
• Cities will be dark and unsafe
• Cities will face more pollution
• Cities will have more green spaces

What does the largest group of people imagine about future cities, according to Paragraph A?

• They will be clean and modern
• They will have advanced transport
• They will have endless traffic jams
• They will feature green technology

Based on Paragraph A, why might people wear facemasks in the future?

• To protect themselves from dust
• To avoid breathing polluted air
• To hide from cameras
• To look fashionable

Why are future cities described as "frightening places" in Paragraph B?

• People fear population growth
• Journalists focus on good cities
• Movies and news make them scary
• People expect fewer green areas

According to Paragraph C, how much of the world’s land do cities currently occupy?

• 2%
• 10%
• 50%
• 70%

What is one prediction made in Paragraph C about the year 2050?

• 90% of people will live in cities
• 70% of people will live in cities
• Villages will stay full of people
• Population growth will stop

According to Paragraph C, what do some people think will happen to villages as cities grow?

• They will attract more people
• They will build larger homes
• They will become empty
• They will grow in population

What is the author’s advice in Paragraph C about thinking positively?

• Be more realistic about change
• Focus on improving lives in cities
• Stop thinking about the countryside
• Predict new problems in cities

What do people want from architects today, according to Paragraph D?

• Large, expensive homes
• Unique but complex designs
• Smaller, affordable homes
• Modern but unsafe houses

Why does the author mention Japanese architecture in Paragraph D?

• To explain why small homes are bad
• To show small homes can be stylish
• To criticize Western architecture
• To promote large, boring houses