The ____________ you use technology in your daily life; the ____________ connected you feel to others.
much – most
much – more
less – most
more – more
With so many cars on the road; air pollution is a major problem. We need to _______________ our reliance on private vehicles;
pick up
get up
come across
cut down on
Due to heavy traffic; the main street is often (polluted / clean) with car fumes.
POLLUTED
A _______________ is a large vehicle that carries many passengers along a fixed route in a city
taxi
bus
train
bicycle
Living close to _______________ can sometimes be inconvenient due to the pollution they create
cafes
factories
grocery stores
playgrounds
The local library provides a quiet and comfortable _______________ for students to study after school
shopping area
living room
learning space
eating spot
City life can be ____________ fast-paced than life in smaller towns.
many more
more much
more many
much more
We prefer living in a quiet neighborhood away from the (noisy / lively) traffic of the city center.
NOISY
After finishing work; Sarah wants to _______________ with her friends at a local cafe;
throw away
carry out
hang out
get up
It’s important to keep your valuables _______________ when traveling on public transportation
safe
open
lost
busy
The ____________ you plan your trip in advance; the ____________ likely you are to avoid the rush hour traffic.
better – less
well – more
good – little
best – least
The ____________ pollution there is in a city; the ____________ the air quality becomes.
more – worse
most – worse
much – bad
less – worse
I love the energy of the city; but sometimes it gets too (busy / idle). I need to escape to nature for a while.
BUSY
I prefer exploring the city on foot as it allows me to _______________ hidden alleys and charming cafes;
throw away
get around
come up with
carry out
The local council is planning to _______________ a project to improve the city’s public transportation system;
carry out
hang out
throw away
come up with
We decided to avoid the (slow / bustling) crowds during rush hour and took a walk in the park instead.
BUSTLING
Compared to the suburbs; cities generally have ____________ traffic.
most
the most
more
the more
Renting an apartment in the city center is usually ____________ renting one in the suburbs.
expensive than
expensive more than
as expensive
more expensive than
The air pollution in the city is making many people _______________ with respiratory illnesses;
come down
pick up
hang out
get up
It’s raining cats and dogs! I can’t _______________ my friend on my bike without a raincoat;
get around
throw away
pick up
carry out
Some _______________ sell things you can buy
businesses
works
holidays
schools
Despite the city’s growth; some neighborhoods have managed to preserve their (modern / traditional) charm; with ancient narrow streets and family-owned shops.
TRADITIONAL
Many cities are trying to reduce the number of (private cars / public transport) on the road in order to decrease traffic congestion.
PRIVATE CARS
We live in a busy city; so there’s always something to see and do once you _______________ in the morning;
hang out
pick up
carry out
get up
Cities are often ____________ crowded than rural areas.
more significantly
significantly most
the most significantly
significantly more
We need to be responsible citizens and _______________ our trash in designated bins; not on the street;
cut down on
come down
throw away
get around
I was surprised to _______________ an old classmate performing in a small music venue during my visit;
come across
get up
hang out
cut down on
Cities often have a ____________ selection of restaurants than smaller towns.
the wider
widest
wider
as wide as
Hong Kong city is a (public amenity / concrete jungle); which is filled with towering buildings.
CONCRETE JUNGLE
The ____________ pollution there is in the air; the ____________ it is to breathe comfortably.
less – harder
more – hardest
less – hardest
most – harder
They need to _______________ a creative way to fundraise for the new park project;
get around
come up with
cut down on
come across
Living in a city offers many (advantages / drawbacks); such as access to diverse restaurants and cultural events.
ADVANTAGES
The ____________ you get to know the locals; the ____________ comfortable you might feel in a new city.
sooner – least
later – most
soonest – much
sooner – more
(Metro / Sky train) is a fast and efficient public transportation system; often underground.
METRO
Commuting from the (downtown / suburbs) to the city center can take longer than traveling within the city itself.
SUBURBS
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