Title G9 Practice test 2 Unit 2 - HS.docx ✅

First, Emily addressed traffic congestion by suggesting the implementation of more bike lanes and promoting the use of public transportation. She emphasized that reducing the number of cars on the road would decrease traffic jams and improve air quality. Second, Emily discussed pollution, particularly air and noise pollution. She proposed stricter regulations on factories and encouraged the use of electric vehicles. Emily also highlighted the importance of public awareness campaigns to educate citizens on how to reduce their carbon footprint. Finally, Emily talked about the lack of green spaces in urban areas. She recommended creating more parks and community gardens. Emily argued that these green spaces would provide residents with areas to relax and exercise, improving overall well-being. Emily's presentation was well-received, and she won first place in the competition. Her practical and innovative solutions inspired many attendees to think about how they could contribute to making their city a better place to live. 28. What was the purpose of Emily's presentation? A. To promote a new park B. To find solutions to urban problems C. To describe a traffic jam D. To highlight noise pollution 29. What is one solution Emily suggested for traffic congestion? A. Building more highways B. Implementing more bike lanes C. Increasing the number of cars D. Reducing public transportation 30. Why did Emily emphasize public awareness campaigns? A. To reduce noise B. To educate citizens on reducing their carbon footprint C. To build more parks D. To create more traffic jams 31. What does the pronoun "these" in paragraph 3 refer to? A. Factories B. Electric vehicles C. Parks and community gardens D. Traffic jams 32. What does the word "innovative" in the last paragraph most likely mean? A. Expensive B. New and creative C. Traditional D. Unsuccessful WRITING Write completed sentences with the given words. Change the words if necessary. 33. Downtown areas/ major cities/ New York/ loud/ busy/ almost/ 24 hours a day.  _________________________________________________________________. 34. Now/ people/ be/ throw/ tons/ food/ each year.  _________________________________________________________________. 35. They/ suggest/ city authorities/ improve/ security measures/ deal/ the rising crime rates.  _________________________________________________________________. 36. The/ city/ be/ dusty,/ so/ people/ easy/ get/ itchy eyes.  _________________________________________________________________. Complete each second sentence using the word given, so that it has a similar meaning to the first sentence. 37. James caught a cold after walking home in the rain yesterday. (DOWN)  _________________________________________________________________.