THE FUTURE OF CITIES
Recently, the World Health Organisation (1) _______ a report predicting that 9.8 billion of us will be living on this planet by 2050. Of that number, 72% will be living in urban areas - a higher proportion than ever before. Presented with this information, governments have a duty to consider how best to meet the (2 ) _______ of city residents, and not just for the short-term. Certain problems associated with urban living have been highlighted by research company Richmond-Carver in its latest global survey. At the top of the list, survey respondents' concerns is the fact that competition amongst tenants for rental properties has driven the median price up - so much so people (3) _______ to hold down two or more jobs to meet all their expenses.
Another issue the survey highlighted is the difficulty commuters face. Overcrowding means that seats are often not available on long journeys, but more significant is that schedules are (4) _______. Many studies have shown the effect that has on a country's productivity. Something the survey failed to ask about was the value people placed on having access to nature in urban neighborhoods. (5) _______, some countries are already moving forward. Singapore is a prime example; its rooftop gardens make the city a far more desirable place to live. It’s the Singaporean government that is behind this push for sustainable living.
(Adapted from IELTS Trainer 2 by Cambridge University Press)
Question 1. A. produced B. is producing C. has produced D. produces
Question 2 . A. ranges B. conflicts C. demands D. issues
Question 3. A. should B. must C. can D. need
Question 4. A. unreliable B. independent C. unremarkable D. extraordinary
Question 5. A. However B. Therefore C. In addition D. For instance

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THE FUTURE OF CITIES
Recently, the World Health Organisation (1) _______ a report predicting that 9.8 billion of us will be living on this planet by 2050. Of that number, 72% will be living in urban areas - a higher proportion than ever before. Presented with this information, governments have a duty to consider how best to meet the (2 ) _______ of city residents, and not just for the short-term. Certain problems associated with urban living have been highlighted by research company Richmond-Carver in its latest global survey. At the top of the list, survey respondents&#x27; concerns is the fact that competition amongst tenants for rental properties has driven the median price up - so much so people (3) _______  to hold down two or more jobs to meet all their expenses.
Another issue the survey highlighted is the difficulty commuters face. Overcrowding means that seats are often not available on long journeys, but more significant is that schedules are (4) _______. Many studies have shown the effect that has on a country&#x27;s productivity. Something the survey failed to ask about was the value people placed on having access to nature in urban neighborhoods. (5) _______, some countries are already moving forward. Singapore is a prime example; its rooftop gardens make the city a far more desirable place to live. It’s the Singaporean government that is behind this push for sustainable living.
(Adapted from IELTS Trainer 2 by Cambridge University Press)
Question 1. A. produced	B. is producing	C. has produced	D. produces
Question 2 . A. ranges	B. conflicts	C. demands	D. issues
Question 3. A. should	B. must	C. can	D. need
Question 4. A. unreliable	B. independent	C. unremarkable	D. extraordinary 
Question 5. A. However	B. Therefore	C. In addition	D. For instance

Timi · Accepted Answer

Question 1. C. has produced
Question 2 . C. demands
Question 3. D. need
Question 4. A. unreliable
Question 5. A. However

Hannah99 · Answer

Question 1. C. has produced
Question 2 . C. demands
Question 3. D. need
Question 4. A. unreliable
Question 5. A. However

htphanh · Answer

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1.C

2.C

3.D

4.A

5.A

THE FUTURE OF CITIES Recently, the World Health Organisation (1) _______ a report predicting that 9.8 billion of us will be living on this planet by 2050. Of that number, 72% will be living in urban ar...