WorksheetsUnit 9+10
Total questions: 55
Worksheet time: 28mins
Local authorities should find ways to limit the use of private cars and encourage city ______ to use public transport.
commuters
planners
dwellers
people
The waste ______ system here is also innovative. There are no rubbish trucks or waste bins in the street.
dump
disposal
landfill
throwaway
Cities in poorer countries often lack basic _______. Without it, they are unable to function properly as cities.
structure
construction
infrastructure
condition
The _______ of living in some places can be very high. Prices in London are particularly exorbitant.
value
price
cost
worth
Urban ______ is prevalent in most cities. Everywhere you go there are building sites, pedestrian precincts, blocks of flats, and housing estates spreading into the countryside.
sprawl
expansion
widening
spreading
This safe, _____ friendly city is like a paradise for its inhabitants who can enjoy the highest quality of life.
environment
environmental
environmentally
environmentalist
Exhaust _______ from cars are responsible for much of the air pollution in cities.
fumes
gases
smoke
smog
Many factories still allow ________, such as toxic waste, to flow into our rivers.
litters
pollution
pollutants
garbage
Many commuters struggling to work through the rush-hour ________ ask ‘Is it worth it?’
congestion
vehicles
roads
accidents
The greenhouse_______ takes place when certain gases in the atmosphere trap sun’s heat.
emission
gas
effect
affect
Pollution and heavy traffic are common problems in ___________ cities.
cosmopolitan
modern
metropolitan
overcrowded
Millions of people around the world still live in __________. They are struggling every day simply to get by.
poor
poverty
wealth
shortage
People should try ________ for mild health problems such as colds and headaches.
meditation
natural remedies
prescription
life expectation
Lack of exercise and fatty food consumption can weaken our ________.
immune system
remedy
meditation
cholesterol
_________ means an illness that can be passed from one person to another, especially through the air people breathe.
Infectious diseases
Heart-related illness
Headache
Stomachache
In addition to a nutritious diet, a _________ lifestyle can boost your health and increase your life expectancy.
stress-free
sugar-free
cholesterol-free
anti-ageing
Science has shown that many types of chronic diseases are ________ to people’s bad eating habits.
given
attributed
contributed
caused
Sleep, rest and relaxation can slow down the ________.
ageing process
life expectation
cholesterol
health
People who eat lots of red meat are ________ developing heart disease.
at risk of
in risk of
at risk on
in risk of
The acid in nonstick pans is associated with birth and developmental defects, _______ system problems, and cancer.
immune
immunity
immunization
immunized
Living to an average of 83 years old, Japan is the nation with the highest _______ in the world.
lifetime
lifework
life force
life expectancy
In order to avoid bad eating habits, you’ll have to replace unhealthy fat with more _____ food.
nutrition
nutritional
nutritious
nutritive
After _______, people feel more refreshed and alert.
meditation
attention
determination
prescription
Most ______ is caused by wishing thing you are unable to achieve them right now.
disease
injury
stress
wound
Tobacco not only affects you and the people around you, but can _____ to serious health conditions including lung and heart disease.
head
influence
lead
point
CLOSEST MEANING
Today Islamabad is a thriving city of about 1 million people. It offers a healthy climate, a pollution-free atmosphere, plenty of water, and many green spaces.
healthy
prosperous
modern
green
CLOSEST MEANING
They design and carry out projects aiming to reduce fossil fuel consumption, find renewable fuels for public transport, and promote other clean air efforts.
inexhaustible
recyclable
green
environmentally-friendly
CLOSEST MEANING
The urban planners are working for Eco Infrastructure Network, whose main function is to deal with urban environmental problems to make Super Star City greener, cleaner, and more sustainable.
eye-catching
developed
long-lasting
friendly
CLOSEST MEANING
Many city dwellers, especially those in developing countries, still live in poverty.
people
migrants
immigrants
residents
CLOSEST MEANING
These projects have proved to be very effective in dealing with global climate change, which was considered an insoluble problem in the first 30 years of this century.
hard
challenging
unsolvable
unbearable
CLOSEST MEANING
Children often get vaccinated in order to be immune to fatal diseases.
susceptible
vulnerable
allowed
resistant
CLOSEST MEANING
This kind of fruit helps to boost the immune system.
decrease
reduce
increase
maintain
CLOSEST MEANING
Life expectancy for both men and women has improved greatly in the past twenty years.
Living standard
Longevity
Lifeline
Life skills
CLOSEST MEANING
We should consume healthy food and exercise regularly.
store
purchase
buy
eat
CLOSEST MEANING
A popular way to relieve stress in today’s busy lifestyles is practising meditation.
reduce
relax
repeat
require
CLOSEST MEANING
Having healthy skin is especially essential to women to maintain their beauty.
trivial
meaningless
vital
contributory
CLOSEST MEANING
Losing a lot of fluid can lead to heat stroke.
result from
result in
originate
be due to
CLOSEST MEANING
You should also exercise early in the morning when it’s not too hot.
have a rest
do housework
do homework
work out
OPPOSITE MEANING
If I take the pessimistic viewpoint, Tokyo won’t be a safe place to live in.
negative
optimistic
optical
neutral
OPPOSITE MEANING
To reduce carbon emissions into the atmosphere, ways to limit the use of private cars must be found.
public
personal
common
shared
OPPOSITE MEANING
People who live in towns and cities live in an urban environment.
remote
deserted
suburban
rural
OPPOSITE MEANING
Stretching will relax your muscles and prevent any damage to your joints.
allow
avoid
limit
protest
OPPOSITE MEANING
I found a website advertising an effective way to lose weight in one month.
drop
waste
maintain
gain
OPPOSITE MEANING
My family totally supported me during my fight against obesity.
aided
discouraged
assisted
promoted
Exhaust fumes from cars are responsible _______ much of the air pollution in cities.
on
in
for
with
Lack _______ exercise and fatty food consumption can weaken our immune system.
in
from
of
at
Sleep, rest and relaxation can slow _______ the ageing process.
down
up
towards
behind
These projects have proved to be very effective in dealing _______ global climate change
with
without
to
along
Millions of people around the world still live in poverty. They are struggling every day simply to _______.
get up
get by
get on
get round
Recent advances _______ medical science mean that this illness can now be cured.
with
from
among
in
Recent campaigns have led to a dramatic increase in awareness _______ environmental issues.
of
in
for
about
We were waiting for the development _______ new plans for the city’s infrastructure.
about
with
in
of
Longevity is also linked _______ low levels of stress and anxiety.
for
in
on
with
In the 21st century, scientists continue to _______ new ways to treat serious diseases and slow down the ageing process.
look after
look for
look into
look at
The increase in life expectancy can be attributed _______ three main factors: healthier lifestyles, better nutrition, and advances in medical science and technology.
to
in
for
with
