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