It is estimated that by 2050 more than two-thirds of the world's population will live in cities, up from about 54 percent today. While the many benefits of organized and efficient cities are well unde...

Question 36: The word “that" in paragraph 4 refers to __________. A. urban expansion B. socio-economic disparities C. disease D. unsanitary conditions Answer: C. disease Question 37: According to paragraph 3, what is one of the advantages of urbanization? A. It minimizes risks for economic, cultural and societal development. B. It makes water supply system both efficient and effective. C. Weather and climate in the city will be much improved. D. People may come up with new ideas for innovation. Answer: D. People may come up with new ideas for innovation. Question 38: Which statement is TRUE, according to the passage? A. Urbanization brings important benefits for development as well. B. 54% of the world's population will live in cities by 2050. C. Risks cannot be addressed effectively no matter how well cities are governed. D. Rapidly increasing population density can help solve poverty. Answer: A. Urbanization brings important benefits for development as well. Question 39: The word "addressed" in paragraph 2 is closest in meaning to _________. A. aimed at B. dealt with C. added to D. agreed on Answer: B. dealt with Question 40: What can be inferred from the passage? A. Poverty may be a foregone conclusion of unplanned urbanization. B. Diseases are caused by people migrating to cities. C. Urbanization can solve the problem of environmental pollution in cities. D. The increasing number of people in cities can create more employment. Answer: D. The increasing number of people in cities can create more employment. Question 41: Which is the most suitable title for the passage? A. The Risks of Rapid Urbanization in Developing Countries B. Infrastructure and Economic Activities in Cities C. The Global Risks 2015 Report on Developing Urban Areas D. Rapid Urbanization Put Cities in Jeopardy Answer: D. Rapid Urbanization Put Cities in Jeopardy Question 42: The word “spark” in paragraph 3 is closest in meaning to ___________. A. need B. start C. encourage D. design Answer: C. encourage