FlexiQuiz - 11: Reading Passage 3: The Future of Cities

Questions 27 - 31: Paragraph Completion

Complete the summary using the list of words, A-H, below.

Write A - H in each question box.

Survey on problems facing city dwellers

The World Health Organisation has recently published data concerning 27 in cities. This data should indicate to governments that they must think about ways to improve the lives of residents. According to a Richmond-Carver survey, the worst problem facing many city dwellers was 28 . The survey also indicated that in some cities, poor 29 can impact dramatically on the economy. Another issue seems to be 30 , although this is more often mentioned by survey participants in European countries. Questions on people's views on the need for 31 were unfortunately omitted from the survey, but countries like Singapore already seem to be making progress in this respect.

A noice pollution
B recycling facilities
C green areas
D employment opportunities
E population growth
F affordable housing
G antisocial nehaviour
H public transport

Questions 32 - 35

Select the correct 1-response from the options.

32. When stayingin New York, the writer is frustrated by the fact that

healthy food cannot easily be obtained.

bad road design causes daily traffic problems.

certain venues cannot be reached by foot.

visitors are all directed to the same kinds of place.

33. What point does the writer make about the use of security features?

It greatly reduces levels of criminal activity.

It helps create a sense of community.

It discourages people from taking exercise.

It creates unnecessary fear among residents.

34. According to the writer, the problem with some planners and developers is that they

distrust the use of certain technologies for communication.

create buildings using traditional construction methods.

tend to put profits before the needs of residents.

rely on the opinions of a narrow range of people.

35. What is the writer doing in the fifth paragraph?

explaining which construction materials are most sustainable

emphasising the importance of clever design in small spaces

comparing reasons for choosing to live in an unusual building

proposing which specific urban locations should be developed

Question 36 - 40

Do the following statements agree with the views of the writer in Reading Passage 3

Choose Yes; No; Not Given for each statement.

YES if the statement agrees with the claims of the writer
NO if the statement contradicts the claims of the writer
NOT GIVEN if it is impossible to say what the writer thinks

36. City planners should travel to urban areas that are good models of development.

37. It is easier to plan an entirely new neighbourhood than redevelop an existing one.

38. In future, planners must think about the needs of car drivers as they design urban areas.

39. Cultural venues need to take second place to retail opportunities when developing a neighbourhood.

40. It is important that new housing developments encourage social diversity.

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