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UNIT 4: URBANIZATION

Total questions: 80

Worksheet time: 40mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

The city center is filled with high-rise buildings that symbolize ________ and economic growth.

a)

rural life

b)

natural landscapes

c)

overcrowded streets

d)

urban development

2.

Many governments are trying to ________ rural areas to provide better living conditions for residents.

a)

A. urbanise

b)

B. reside

c)

C. traffic

d)

D. rush

3.

Life in urban areas is often more ________ than in the countryside due to advanced infrastructure and services.

a)

crowded

b)

inconvenient

c)

dynamic

d)

affordable

4.

A highly urbanised country usually has a high demand for ________ and modern facilities.

a)

rice fields

b)

transportation systems

c)

rural areas

d)

low-rise buildings

5.

In major cities, ________ is a common issue during rush hours, causing delays and frustration.

a)

a high-rise building

b)

a traffic jam

c)

overcrowding

d)

urbanisation

6.

The city can't handle more traffic because it has ________ completed a large infrastructure project.

a)

ever

b)

never

c)

yet

d)

just

7.

Urbanization often leads to a significant change in ________, affecting both the economy and the environment.

a)

rural lifestyles

b)

urban areas

c)

natural resources

d)

economic activities

8.

Urban residents often prioritize comfort and convenience when ________ a place to live.

a)

choosing

b)

overcrowding

c)

residing

d)

affording

9.

Overcrowded cities face challenges like ________, poor sanitation, and high living costs.

a)

expensive houses

b)

urban crime

c)

traffic jams

d)

rural migration

10.

Living in the city provides a lot of ________, such as access to education, healthcare, and entertainment.

a)

expenses

b)

conveniences

c)

rush hours

d)

crowded spaces

11.

During rush hour, people often ________ delays due to traffic jams on major roads and highways.

a)

experiment

b)

express

c)

expand

d)

experience

12.

One of the biggest challenges of living in a city is the high ________ for housing and daily needs.

a)

expense

b)

overcrowding

c)

unemployment

d)

traffic

13.

Urbanisation has created numerous opportunities for ________ in industries like technology, construction, and finance.

a)

unemployment

b)

employment

c)

employer

d)

unemployed

14.

After only a month, my brother got bored at work and found his job ________ attractive.

a)

the least

b)

more or less

c)

more and more

d)

less and less

15.

The more people move to the big city, ________ pollution becomes.

a)

the least

b)

more or less

c)

more and more

d)

less and less

16.

Many people find it difficult to ________ an apartment in the city due to the rising cost of rent.

a)

afford

b)

urbanise

c)

reside

d)

reduce

17.

High-rise buildings are a common feature in urban areas, especially where land for development is ________.

a)

increase

b)

decrease

c)

limited

d)

abundant

18.

The process of urbanisation is often associated with a significant reduction in ________.

a)

rural areas

b)

urban areas

c)

industrial parks

d)

crowded areas

19.

________ attention paid to public transportation systems, ________ people are forced to rely on private vehicles, causing severe traffic congestion and environmental damage.

a)

The more /the less

b)

The less/the most

c)

The less/the more

d)

the least/the more

20.

New urban areas aim to provide residents with modern ________ such as schools, hospitals, and ________ parks.

a)

facilities

b)

high-rises

c)

comforts

d)

expenses

21.

To address traffic congestion, many cities have developed ________ that are convenient and reliable.

a)

transportation public systems

b)

systems transportation public

c)

public transportation systems

d)

public systems transportation

22.

With the rapid pace of urbanisation, the demand for ________ jobs in cities has increased significantly.

a)

comfortable

b)

affordable

c)

high-paying

d)

convenient

23.

The lack of affordable housing in urban areas has forced many families to move to ________ zones.

a)

rural

b)

high-rise

c)

expensive

d)

overcrowded

24.

As cities grow, overcrowding becomes an increasingly serious issue, and it is becoming ________ difficult for the government to manage public services.

a)

fewer and fewer

b)

easier and easier

c)

less and less

d)

more and more

25.

The rapid process of ________ has transformed small villages into bustling cities.

a)

urbanise

b)

urbanization

c)

urban

d)

urbanised

26.

The new park was designed for the enjoyment of all ________ in the area.

a)

residential

b)

residencies

c)

residents

d)

residing

27.

The city is known for its skyline dominated by ________.

a)

low-rise houses

b)

high-rise buildings

c)

rural areas

d)

rice fields

28.

The faster new urban areas are built, ________ the quality of construction tends to be.

a)

the lower

b)

lower and lower

c)

the lowest

d)

more and more low

29.

The government is investing heavily in the ________ of rural areas to support local economies.

a)

infrastructure

b)

population

c)

modernity

d)

comfort

30.

The company plans to ________ its business by opening new branches in urban areas.

a)

reside

b)

expand

c)

invest

d)

modernize

31.

________ buildings are being constructed to meet the demand for housing.

a)

Most

b)

Less and less

c)

More and more

d)

The most

32.

The famous Eiffel Tower in Paris __________ millions of tourists each year, making tourism a significant part of the city's economy.

a)

invites

b)

avoids

c)

attracts

d)

forgets

33.

The city is struggling to manage the challenges brought by rapid __________.

a)

population growth

b)

traffic jams

c)

architectural designs

d)

rural development

34.

The more attention we pay to sustainable development, the __________ the quality of life will be for future generations.

a)

better

b)

worse

c)

more expensive

d)

harder

35.

In many large cities, the prices of real estate have __________ so much that even middle-class families are struggling to afford homes in the city center.

a)

taken off

b)

gone up

c)

invested in

d)

gone through

36.

In urban areas with a high __________ rate, residents may feel unsafe, leading to calls for increased police presence and community programs.

a)

crime

b)

unemployment

c)

pollution

d)

growth

37.

As the city's population grows, the government needs to __________ more money to improve public services and infrastructure.

a)

seek

b)

improve

c)

expand

d)

invest

38.

This is the second time I ________ this city. I have noticed a lot of changes here.

a)

have visited

b)

visit

c)

visited

d)

had visited

39.

In many parts of the world, there is a significant __________ of farmland, which impacts food production.

a)

authority

b)

expansion

c)

shortage

d)

housing

40.

For centuries, __________ practices in farming have been handed down through generations, but modern techniques are gradually replacing them.

a)

traditionally

b)

traditional

c)

tradition

d)

traditions

41.

After much discussion, they finally decided __________ the location for the new shopping mall.

a)

at

b)

to

c)

on

d)

with

42.

The rapid urbanization in many countries has led to the reduction of available __________ for agricultural production.

a)

forest

b)

space

c)

resources

d)

farmland

43.

The more rural areas are converted into urban zones, __________ farmland is available to meet the growing demand for food production.

a)

fewer than

b)

less and less

c)

the least

d)

the less

44.

Many young people __________ better job opportunities in cities where the economy is stronger.

a)

figure

b)

create

c)

seek

d)

choose

45.

The government is working on projects to improve the __________, making them more connected to urban centers.

a)

urban infrastructure

b)

urban infrastructure management

c)

infrastructure of rural areas

d)

economic development

46.

This is the first time we __________ such an interesting talk about urbanisation in Viet Nam.

a)

listen to

b)

had listened to

c)

listened to

d)

have listened to

47.

__________, people in this region have relied on agriculture as their main source of income.

a)

Attractively

b)

Traditionally

c)

Conveniently

d)

Gradually

48.

The city has experienced rapid growth ________ it became a major urban center.

a)

for

b)

so

c)

since

d)

because

49.

The shop sells various local __________, including wooden carvings and knitted blankets.

a)

items

b)

goods

c)

products

d)

crafts

50.

Using __________ is a practical solution to reduce traffic congestion in big cities.

a)

private cars

b)

public transport

c)

rice fields

d)

rural roads

51.

The growth of cities in the 21st century has greatly increased international ________ with ports like those in Singapore playing a key role in connecting Asia to the rest of the world.

a)

trade

b)

investor

c)

movement

d)

development

52.

After long consideration, she made the ________ move to a bigger city for work.

a)

decision to

b)

leap to

c)

shift to

d)

going up

53.

The well is getting ________ polluted, forcing villagers to seek alternative clean water sources.

a)

much and more

b)

much and much

c)

most and most

d)

more and more

54.

The higher property prices are, ________ city dwellers can afford.

a)

the fewest

b)

fewer than

c)

the fewer

d)

the fewer than

55.

An ________ about the future of urban planning was held in Dubai to showcase how the city is preparing for rapid growth.

a)

exhibition

b)

workshop

c)

meeting

d)

presentation

56.

The museum features a collection of ________ artifacts that showcase the region's history.

a)

ancient

b)

modern

c)

colonial

d)

futuristic

57.

________ have made traveling between cities much faster and more convenient.

a)

Transportation modern systems

b)

Transportation system modern

c)

System modern transportation

d)

Modern transportation systems

58.

________ farmland is available for agricultural production, as rural areas are transformed into urban residential zones.

a)

More and more

b)

Less and less

c)

Most and most

d)

The most

59.

One of the biggest ________ in cities like Mexico City is air pollution, which affects the health of millions of residents.

a)

changes

b)

concerns

c)

factors

d)

opportunities

60.

The VinFast electric vehicle system, in combination with the ________, aims to improve sustainability in urban transportation.

a)

network city's tram

b)

city's tram network

c)

city's network tram

d)

tram city's network

61.

Due to rapid urbanisation, our city is becoming ________.

a)

bigger and bigger

b)

big and bigger

c)

bigger and big

d)

big and big

62.

The subway system in New York is ________ but often crowded, as it serves millions of people daily.

a)

cheap

b)

comfortable

c)

reliable

d)

outdated

63.

The ________ in the city faces a variety of challenges, including high living costs and crowded spaces.

a)

worker

b)

dweller

c)

visitor

d)

traveler

64.

The government is trying to reduce air pollution levels in Hanoi by promoting public transport to reduce ________.

a)

gas

b)

pollution

c)

emissions

d)

carbon

65.

Starting her own business is the best decision my sister __________ in her life.

a)

has never made

b)

has ever made

c)

makes

d)

had

66.

The government in Seoul is working to __________ the city's air pollution by reducing the number of cars on the roads.

a)

increase

b)

decrease

c)

maintain

d)

ignore

67.

The amount of open space in Hong Kong is __________ as more skyscrapers and residential areas are built.

a)

decreasingly

b)

decrease

c)

decreasing

d)

decreased

68.

It is getting ________ difficult for young people to find jobs if they don't have any skills.

a)

much and more

b)

more and more

c)

more and much

d)

much and much

69.

The new design is __________ different from the original, with a few small adjustments to the layout.

a)

slightly

b)

greatly

c)

completely

d)

totally

70.

The temperature today is slightly warmer than yesterday, making it more __________ to go outside.

a)

difficult

b)

affordable

c)

comfortable

d)

dangerous

71.

Amsterdam is known for its __________ landscape, which makes it perfect for biking around the city.

a)

hilly

b)

rocky

c)

flat

d)

mountainous

72.

Many people choose to __________ to Canada for better quality of life and opportunities for their families.

a)

travel

b)

immigrate

c)

settle

d)

settle

73.

After moving to Ho Chi Minh City, many families take time to __________ and adjust to the fast-paced urban lifestyle.

a)

settle in

b)

get by

c)

fit in

d)

move on

74.

Urbanisation is transforming many __________, where modern buildings replace traditional fishing villages.

a)

coastal areas

b)

urban zones

c)

suburbs

d)

rural regions

75.

The population in metropolitan cities is growing __________, creating challenges for housing and infrastructure development.

a)

more and more rapid

b)

more and more rapidly

c)

more and less rapidly

d)

more rapidly

76.

The bigger the city grows in terms of population, __________ complex urban planning and management become for local governments.

a)

less and less

b)

the most

c)

the more

d)

the least

77.

The government hasn't completed the new infrastructure projects for urban development __________.

a)

just

b)

never

c)

ever

d)

yet

78.

Residents often __________ about traffic congestion and air pollution caused by rapid urbanisation.

a)

encourage

b)

support

c)

emit

d)

complain

79.

The roads in major cities are getting __________ as traffic congestion worsens due to the increasing number of vehicles.

a)

narrower and narrower

b)

more and more narrow

c)

the narrowest

d)

less and less wide

80.

The city has ________ built several new skyscrapers to accommodate the growing population.

a)

already

b)

yet

c)

since

d)

so far