Choose the word that has the primary stress differs from the other three in position in each of the following questions.
Question 1.
A. domestic B. sufficient C. consumption D. guarantee
Question 2.
A. infrastructure B. ecology C. sustainable D. considerate
Question 3.
A. operate B. article C. livable D. interact
Choose the correct answer to fill in the blank in each of the following questions.
Question 4. The health of the ecosystem ___________ on the balance between predators and prey.
A. is depending B. will be depending
C. is depended D. depends
Question 5. The soft fur of the cat ___________ warm and comforting.
A. will be feeling B. is feeling
C. feels D. is feel
Question 6. Transportation systems are expected to be more ___________, making commuting easier for residents.
A. dominant B. energetic C. efficient D. productive
Question 7. Technology-driven education in future cities may involve online learning platforms and ___________ digital resources.
A. interaction B. interactively C. interact D. interactive
Question 8. In the future, cities will become ___________ with advanced technology.
A. smartlier B. more smartly C. smarter D. smartly
Question 9. Skyscrapers and futuristic structures will be a common ___________ in the architectural landscape of future cities.
A. mark B. vision C. view D. sight
Question 10. Smart technology use ___________ public safety and creates a secure atmosphere for living.
A. enhances B. restores C. upgrades D. combines
Question 11. The city ___________ a reputation for its welcoming atmosphere and friendly residents.
A. is having B. has C. was having D. is had
Question 12. Future cities will need to take ___________ challenges related to environmental sustainability.
A. up B. out C. on D. over
Question 13. Investing in education and technology is like planting the ___________ for a smarter city in the future.
A. fruits B. flowers C. seeds D. gardens
Choose the correct answer that has the CLOSEST meaning to the underlined part in each of the following questions.
Question 14. The goal is to incorporate renewable energy sources to power the infrastructure of future cities.
A. respond B. promote C. combine D. connect
Question 15. Green areas provide refuge for animals in future cities, enhancing urban biodiversity.
A. foods B. shelters C. resources D. habitats
Choose the correct answer that has the OPPOSITE meaning to the underlined part in each of the following questions.
Question 16. City planners work to eliminate traffic congestion for smoother urban transportation.
A. expand B. maintain C. restore D. apply
Question 17. It’s important to have competent architects to design functional and beautiful buildings in urban areas.
A. unfair B. unstable C. unskilled D. unprepared
Choose the correct answer to complete each of the following exchanges.
Question 18. Dan: Do you believe we’ll explore more planets?
Sue: ___________ Space exploration is advancing rapidly.
A. Thanks a million! B. Count me in!
C. Undoubtedly! D. Great!
Question 19. Lucy: Is there a chance that we’ll communicate with aliens?
Alfie: ___________ It depends on many unknown factors in the vast universe.
A. I’m not sure. B. I don’t think so.
C. I’m afraid you can’t. D. That’s fantastic.
Choose the underlined part that needs correcting in each question.
Question 20. City officials are looking at ways improving public services for the well-being of the community this year.
A. improving B. at C. are looking D. well-being
Question 21. City planners are recognizing the importance of sustainable practices for the future development of the urban area.
A. of B. importance
C. are recognizing D. practices
Question 22. Urban areas of the future should have a reputation on efficient public transportation.
A. efficient B. a C. on D. of
Question 23. Decide whether the bold part in each of the following sentences is an “action verb” (A) or a “state verb” (S).
1. ( A, S) City planners will remember to include green spaces and parks in the design of future cities.
2. ( S, A) It’s important for residents to remember the value of reducing waste and recycling for a cleaner environment.
3. ( A, S) City planners will value green spaces to create parks for people to enjoy in future cities.
4. ( A, S) People should value clean air and work together to reduce pollution for a healthier environment.
Question 24. Decide whether the bold part in each of the following sentences is an “action verb” (A) or a “linking verb” (L).
1. People will stay in modern and comfortable homes in future cities. ( L, A)
2. Future cities can stay vibrant by fostering a sense of community. ( A, L)
3. Residents will smell the delightful aroma of flowers in urban gardens. ( L, A)
4. The city parks can smell fresh and clean, contributing to a pleasant atmosphere for everyone. ( A, L)
Write ONE preposition to complete each of the following questions.
Question 25. During festivals, the streets appear lively and colorful, filled [………..] the joyous spirit of celebration.
Question 26. Urban communities in the future might consist […….] diverse cultural and social backgrounds.
Question 27. Residents often feel a sense of pride […….] their city’s achievements and cultural richness.
