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Unit 3: CITIES OF THE FUTURE TEST 1 Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word whose underlined part differs from that of the other three in pronunciation in each of the following questions. Question 1: A. path B. article C. interact D. apple Question 2: A. cycle B. privacy C. community D. centre Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word that differs from the other three in the position of stress in each of the following questions. Question 3: A. sensor B. urban C. dweller D. advice Question 4: A. efficient B. livable C. negative D. interesting Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions. Question 5: As cities become smarter, city _______ will enjoy improved public services and greater connectivity. A. neighbours B. individuals C. suburbs D. dwellers Question 6: Now, the room ________ pleasant thanks to the fragrant bow. A. is smelling B. was smelling C. has smelled D. smells Question 7: Automated systems will help businesses ________ more efficiently, saving time and resources. A. provide B. operate C. predict D. include Question 8: Access to green spaces is essential for maintaining a high _______ of life in urban areas. A. quality B. traffic C. variety D. device Question 9: A strong ________of community is essential for creating a supportive environment in the city A. attraction B. sense C. key D. privacy Read the following advertisement/announcement and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct option that best fits each of the numbered blanks from 10 to 15. Welcome to SmartCity - Your Future Home!  Smart Living: (10)_______ homes with cutting-edge technology designed to make life effortless and enjoyable.  Green Spaces: Enjoy fresh air and nature with (11) ________parks and green corridors throughout the city.  Connected Community: Stay connected with ultra-fast internet and vibrant community events.  Sustainable Transport: Travel with ease using (12)________ buses, smart bikes, and pedestrian- friendly streets. Join us at SmartCity - The Future is Now. Visit www.smartcity-future.com. Question 10: A. Impact B. Suffer C. Experience D. Sell Question 11: A. a B. an C. the D. Ø (no article) Question 12: A. private B. eco-friendly C. reusable D. lasting

Future cities will (19)_______ that integrates everything from transportation to energy management. Smart sensors, AI-driven systems, and the Internet of Things (IoT) will ensure that resources are used efficiently, minimizing waste and optimizing urban living. Environmental sustainability will be at the core of future city development. (20)________ will prioritize green energy sources, reduce carbon footprints, and implement waste management systems that promote recycling and composting. Urban planning will include extensive green spaces, vertical gardens, and eco- friendly buildings (21)_________. In future cities, connectivity will extend beyond just the internet. Seamless communication between devices, infrastructure, and people will create a highly interconnected environment. Public transportation, healthcare, and emergency services will be more responsive and efficient, thanks to real-time data sharing and automated systems. Cities of the future will be built to withstand and (22)________ by climate change, natural disasters, and other unforeseen events. This resilience will be achieved through innovative building designs, flexible infrastructure, and comprehensive disaster preparedness strategies. Above all, future cities will focus on improving the quality of life for their inhabitants. This will include not only the physical environment (23)________. Cities will promote community engagement, offer a diverse range of cultural and recreational activities, and prioritize public health and well-being. Reference: energyinformatics.springeropen Question 18: A. set to be dramatically different B. are set to be different dramatically C. be set different dramatically D. are set to be dramatically different Question 19: A. equip with advanced technology B. be equipped with advanced technology C. have equip with advanced technology D. equip with significantly advanced technology Question 20: A. These cities B. That city C. This city D. Those cities Question 21: A. to enhance air quality and biodiversity B. enhance air quality and biodiversity C. with enhance air quality and biodiversity D. to enhance air and biodiversity of quality Question 22: A. adapt to the challenges pose B. adapted to the challenges pose C. be adapted to the challenges pose D. adapt to the challenges posed Question 23: A. neither social and cultural aspects B. but also social and cultural aspects C. either but also social and cultural aspects D. both but also social and cultural aspects Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct option that best fits each of the numbered blanks from 24 to 28. With the rise of greenhouse gases, debris in our oceans, and trash in our streets, smart cities are fighting back to reduce negative effects on the environment. Energy-efficient buildings, air quality (24)______, and renewable energy sources are providing cities with new tools to shrink their ecological impact. Deploying air quality sensors around a city, for instance, can provide data to track peak times of low air quality, identify pollution causes, and deliver data analytics officials need to develop (25)______ action plans. These sensors can help lay a foundation for reducing air pollution in even the most populated cities, something (26)________is sure to save lives since medical problems related to pollution claim millions of lives each year. (27)________, the City of Chicago, installed nodes to serve as a “fitness tracker” for the city, measuring factors that impact livability in Chicago such as climate, air quality and noise to help(28)________ heavy vehicle traffic, identify standing water in real time to prevent property damage and