mmmmmmmmmmmmmmm seem to suffer from more noise and air pollution. The densely populated neighbourhoous, ee.,and big construction sites make cities noisy and dusty. These are harmful to people's health, such as,increasing their stress levels, disturbing their sleep and making them suffer from breathing problems.,Lack of space is another drawback of city life. House prices are high in the city, so people tend to live in,smaller houses or in apartment blocks. Many cities lack spaces for outdoor activities; therefore, teenagers,often hang out at shopping malls or in entertainment complexes instead of doing sports outdoors.,The cities' authorities are trying to overcome these problems. However, they still have a long way to go,before they can reduce living costs and pollution, and increase green space to make all cities in the world,more livable places.,Question 19: What is the passage mainly about?,A. The reasons for moving to the suburbs. B. The disadvantages of city life.,C. The high cost of living in cities. D. The causes of pollution in cities.,Question 20: Why does the author mention "accommodation, petrol, food, and drinks" in paragraph 2?,A. To give examples of high living costs. B. To explain how convenient city life is.,C. To describe what city people often lack. D. To suggest city people save money.,Question 21: What does the word "them" in paragraph 2 refer to?,A. bad effects B. stress levels C. city people D. construction sites,Question 22: According to the passage, teenagers often hang out at shopping malls because,A. they find shopping malls interesting B. they have few places outdoor to play,C. they prefer them to entertainment complexes D. their houses are too small,Question 23: Which of the following is NOT mentioned about city authorities?,A. They are trying to find solutions to city problems.,B. They all want to solve problems for all the world's cities.,C. They hope to lower the costs of living in cities.,D. They reduced pollution levels in cities by half last year.,Question 24: The word "drowbacks" in the first passage is closest in meaning to.....,A. advantages B. good points C. disadvantages D. positiveness,Questions 25-32: Pick out ONE best option (A, B, C or D) to fill in each numbered blank, completing the,meaning of the passage: (2.0 points),We can manage our time effectively by ( 25 ) ..... some of these strategies. Firstly, it is important to (26),..... clear and realistic goals and prioritise tasks accordingly. This means that you must identify (27) .....,is the most important and urgent and allocate time and resources (28) ..... Next, creating a schedule or,to-do list can be helpful in staying (29) ..... track and ensuring that all tasks are completed within the,time allotted. Thirdly, it is important to learn to say no to distractions and time-wasting activities such as,checking social (30) ..... . Instead, you should focus on the task at (31) ..... and work efficiently to,complete it. Additionally, taking regular breaks and scheduling time for self-care activities can help,increase (32) ..... and prevent burnout. Finally, it is essential to regularly review and adjust your schedule,to ensure that you are making progress towards your goals and accommodating yourself to any working,conditions in your life. By following these tips, you can make the most of your time, be more productive,,and achieve success in all aspects of your life.,Question 25: A. ignoring B. following C. delaying D. resisting,Question 26: A. set B. deny C. waste D. hide,Question 27: A. which B. where C. what D. when,Question 28: A. carefully B. slowly C. accordingly D. partially,Question 29: A. under B. on C. over D. off,Question 30: A. activities B. events C. networks D. media

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