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Practice Reading: Fill in the Blanks (Dropdown) ID: #48341 Promise and Peril

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Urbanization brings both promise and peril as populations concentrate. Cities foster innovation, cultural exchange, economic opportunity and improved to resources. However, over time overcrowding strains infrastructure and the environment. If not managed, cities struggle with pollution, waste disposal, public health issues, high costs of living and traffic congestion that diminish residents’ of life. An urbanising world must plan habitable, eco-friendly cities and more equitable distribution of resources. Strong social bonds and governance help ensure cities remain livable, creative hubs as they continue to draw rural populations. With conscious development, cities can uplift and support growing populations. But without proper management, urban problems will and cities may become unlivable, as the challenges associated with higher population densities rise exponentially.

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Correct answer: access
Explanation: The word 'access' fits grammatically as it is a noun that complements the phrase 'improved __' and contextually aligns with the idea of gaining entry to resources, which is a key benefit of urbanization.
Meaning: 'Access' refers to the ability to obtain or make use of something, in this case, resources that are more readily available in urban settings.
Wrong options:
intensity: 'Intensity' refers to the degree of strength or force, which does not fit the context of gaining entry to resources.
evaluation: 'Evaluation' means assessing or judging something, which is unrelated to the concept of obtaining resources.
visibility: 'Visibility' pertains to how visible something is, which does not relate to the ability to access resources.
Correct answer: sustainably
Explanation: The word 'sustainably' is an adverb that modifies the verb 'managed,' indicating that management should be done in a way that can be maintained over time, fitting both grammatically and contextually within the sentence.
Meaning: 'Sustainably' means in a manner that does not deplete resources or harm the environment, ensuring long-term viability.
Wrong options:
optically: 'Optically' relates to vision or sight, which does not apply to the management of cities.
conversely: 'Conversely' indicates a contrast, which does not fit the context of how cities should be managed.
reluctantly: 'Reluctantly' means unwillingly, which does not convey the proactive approach needed for effective urban management.
Correct answer: quality
Explanation: The word 'quality' fits grammatically as a noun that describes the standard of life, aligning contextually with the negative impacts of urban issues on residents' lives.
Meaning: 'Quality' refers to the standard or level of something, in this case, the overall standard of life experienced by residents.
Wrong options:
design: 'Design' refers to the plan or arrangement of something, which does not relate to the standard of living.
decline: 'Decline' indicates a decrease, which does not fit the context of describing life positively.
frequency: 'Frequency' refers to how often something occurs, which is unrelated to the standard of living.
Correct answer: intensify
Explanation: The word 'intensify' is a verb that indicates an increase in severity or strength, fitting grammatically and contextually as it describes how urban problems will worsen if not managed properly.
Meaning: 'Intensify' means to become more intense or severe, indicating that urban issues will escalate without proper management.
Wrong options:
resonate: 'Resonate' means to produce or be filled with a deep, full sound, which does not apply to the context of urban problems worsening.
recover: 'Recover' implies returning to a previous state, which is not relevant to the worsening of urban issues.
challenge: 'Challenge' refers to a difficulty or obstacle, which does not convey the idea of worsening conditions.

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