Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following sentences. ⇱
Question 1. Smart technologies have made the lives of city dwellers more convenient.
Question 2. The mobile app can give you route recommendations and work out the calories you burn.
Question 3. Some people aren't able to cope with the stresses of the job in big cities.
Question 4. What are the pros and cons of living in a big city?
Question 5. In Toronto (Canada), you can book an appointment and see a doctor online from your own home.
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the word(s) OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following sentences. ⇱
Question 6. City life has both advantages and disadvantages which will be solved in the future.
Question 7. The new technology can help save time by predicting changes in traffic and warning people of possible traffic jams.
Question 8. She is absolutely sure that tall buildings will be built soon in this area.
Question 9. By using renewable energy sources, we can power our homes and businesses more efficiently and reduce our carbon footprint.
Question 10. In conclusion, a smart city helps people live better.
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Question 11.
AI technologies, such as cameras and smart sensors, will be installed to help the city operate more (EFFICIENCY).
Question 12.
Living in a smart city has some (ADVANTAGE), such as overpopulation and pollution.
Question 13.
The skyscraper attracts people’s attention because of its unusual (ARCHITECT).
Question 14.
There will be an (EXHIBIT) of future cities at the city center stadium.
Question 15.
More pedestrian zones for walking and cycle paths will be made available for people in all (NEIGHBOR).
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the following sentences. ⇱
Question 16. Computer-controlled transport systems like electric buses and trains will produce less greenhouse gas ________.
Question 17. Traffic ________ are the city’s biggest problem, especially during rush hour.
Question 18. Modern green infrastructure will be more ________ because most cities use renewable and clean energy.
Question 19. These smart technologies will help ________ energy, reduce air pollution, and fight climate change.
Question 20. Most people use ________ transport such as trams and electric buses in big cities.
Question 21. Smart technologies make people’s lives easier by reducing ________ chores.
Question 22. Most people are moving away from the ________ of large cities to the suburbs.
Question 23. With the help of technology, people can grow vegetables in roof gardens of ________ buildings.
Question 24. A smart city is a modern ________ area that uses a range of technologies to provide services, solve problems and support people better.
Question 25. ________ are devices that can react to light, heat or pressure.
Question 26. The new underground has allowed ________ to get around more easily.
Question 27. Tall buildings can actually limit the ________ of the built environment and help solve housing problems in big cities.
Question 28. These features will make future cities more ________ and will provide a high quality of life to city dwellers.
Question 29. ________ are the areas for walking only.
Question 30. Building a good ________, basic systems such as transport, banks..., is important for the country's economy.
Fill in the blanks with suitable prepositions. ⇱
Question 31.
The social media campaign had a significant impact raising awareness about environmental issues.
Question 32.
Making room biodiversity and nature can be done in various ways including underground and rooftop farming, green roofs, and roof gardens.
Question 33.
As people care more the environment, most cities will use renewable and clean energy.
Question 34.
The cities of the future will be smarter and more sustainable to cope a growing population and improve people’s lives.
Question 35.
I'm really impressed the high-rise buildings in modern cities.
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the underlined part that needs correction in each of the following questions. ⇱
Question 36. The project aims improve the city’s old infrastructure by creating more pedestrian zones and cycle paths.
Question 37. Widening the road is sounding a good solution to traffic problems in the areas.
Question 38. Thanks for technology, people now can save their time doing the housework.
Question 39. People’s lives will be easier because AI techniques will help them do many daily activities.
Question 40. Eco-friend public transport will produce less carbon dioxide or waste and will be controlled by computers.