In a city where the cost of living continues to soar, many families struggle to afford ___________ the rising prices of living. A. pay B. paying C. to paying D. to pay

4. The urban _________ has led to the loss of green spaces in many cities. A. unemployment B. housing C. leisure D. sprawl

1. The city's _________ struggled to keep up with the growing population. A. leisure B. convenience C. infrastructure D. unemployment

9. A _________ is essential in urban areas, where the cost of living is typically higher than in rural regions. A. population density B. living wage C. convenience store D. urban sprawl

10. Despite the prosperity of cities, _________ remains a significant challenge, affecting millions of urban dwellers. A. fine B. poverty C. density D. leisure

Rent prices in the city _____________ every year, making it hard to find affordable housing. A. settle in B. bring back C. go up D. show around

7. Environmental _________ is growing as urban areas struggle to manage waste and pollution effectively. A. unemployment B. concern C. trend D. grid

2. Urbanization is occurring so _________ that it's hard for public services to maintain pace. A. reliably B. affordably C. conveniently D. rapidly

6. The rapid growth of cities can lead to _________, with wealthier areas receiving more resources than poorer ones. A. migrant B. sanitation C. inequality D. slum

It is becoming __________________ to find a job. (hard)

17. He has gone to the UK for further education since he ______ upper secondary school. A. finished B. is finishing C. will finish D. finish

Many young people leave their home towns and _____ better jobs in big cities. A leave B. decrease C. seek D. change