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In the last ten years or so, hundreds of thousands of people from all over the world have up residence in Vancouver, in western Canada. To relax in the evening, residents down the city streets and, if you join them, you are likely to overhear a different language at almost every other step. People come to Vancouver for its mild climate, its wonderful setting between the ocean and the mountains, its clean and safe environment and its educational and job opportunities. And some may grumble about the speed at which new buildings have there's no doubt that the new arrivals and tourism industry have helped fuel an urban renaissance. Locals once referred to Vancouver as 'Terminal City' because of the city's role as a terminus or gateway to all other places. Though the name has fallen slightly out of Vancouver is more a gateway than ever.

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Correct answer: taken
Explanation: 'Taken' fits grammatically as the past participle of 'take,' which is required here to form the present perfect tense with 'have.' This aligns with the context of people moving to Vancouver over the last ten years.
Meaning: 'Taken' means to have accepted or assumed a position or role, in this case, 'taking up residence' means moving in or settling in a place.
Wrong options:
put: 'Put' does not convey the idea of settling in; it typically means to place something somewhere, which does not fit the context of residence.
made: 'Made' implies creation or formation, which is not applicable here as it does not relate to the act of moving in.
built: 'Built' refers to construction, which is unrelated to the act of individuals moving into a residence.
Correct answer: stroll
Explanation: 'Stroll' is the correct choice as it means to walk in a leisurely way, which fits the context of relaxing in the evening. It matches the tone of the sentence and is grammatically appropriate.
Meaning: 'Stroll' means to walk slowly and casually, often for pleasure, which aligns with the idea of residents enjoying their evening.
Wrong options:
prowl: 'Prowl' suggests moving stealthily, often associated with hunting, which does not fit the relaxed context of the sentence.
stumble: 'Stumble' implies a lack of balance or coordination, which contradicts the idea of a leisurely walk.
trudge: 'Trudge' indicates walking with heavy steps, often due to exhaustion, which is contrary to the relaxed atmosphere described.
Correct answer: much as
Explanation: 'Much as' is used to introduce a contrast, indicating that despite some complaints, there are positive aspects to consider. It fits grammatically and contextually within the sentence.
Meaning: 'Much as' means 'although' or 'even though,' introducing a contrast between grumbling and the positive outcomes of new arrivals.
Wrong options:
conversely: 'Conversely' suggests a direct opposite, which does not fit the context of contrasting complaints with benefits.
nevertheless: 'Nevertheless' implies a concession but does not introduce the same level of contrast as 'much as' does in this context.
even so: 'Even so' indicates a concession but lacks the specific contrast that 'much as' provides in this sentence.
Correct answer: sprung up
Explanation: 'Sprung up' is a phrasal verb that means to appear or develop suddenly or quickly, which fits the context of new buildings emerging in the city. It is grammatically correct and contextually relevant.
Meaning: 'Sprung up' means to have suddenly appeared or been established, indicating rapid development in the city.
Wrong options:
gathered up: 'Gathered up' implies collecting or accumulating, which does not fit the context of buildings appearing.
piled up: 'Piled up' suggests stacking or accumulating in a disorderly manner, which is not applicable to the construction of buildings.
moved up: 'Moved up' typically refers to a change in position or rank, which does not relate to the emergence of buildings.
Correct answer: flourishing
Explanation: 'Flourishing' is the correct choice as it means thriving or prospering, which aligns with the positive impact of the tourism industry on the urban renaissance. It fits both grammatically and contextually.
Meaning: 'Flourishing' means to grow or develop in a healthy or vigorous way, indicating the success of the tourism industry.
Wrong options:
progressing: 'Progressing' implies moving forward but lacks the connotation of thriving that 'flourishing' provides.
blooming: 'Blooming' suggests a flowering or blossoming, which is more metaphorical and less precise in this context than 'flourishing.'
swelling: 'Swelling' implies an increase in size or volume, which does not convey the same positive growth connotation as 'flourishing.'
Correct answer: favour
Explanation: 'Favour' is the correct choice as it refers to approval or support, fitting the context of the name falling out of public approval. It is grammatically and contextually appropriate.
Meaning: 'Favour' means support or approval, indicating that the name 'Terminal City' is less favored now than before.
Wrong options:
approval: 'Approval' is a noun that could fit but does not convey the same nuance of public sentiment as 'favour' does in this context.
opinion: 'Opinion' refers to a personal belief or judgment, which does not directly relate to the idea of public acceptance or support.
support: 'Support' is also a noun that does not capture the specific context of public sentiment as effectively as 'favour.'

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