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Our cities will be made from living, dynamic materials that respond to the environment. In 30 years, tall buildings made of glass and steel will be seen as relics from a bygone era, in the same way we think now of 1970s tower blocks: ugly, out-dated and for contemporary purpose. The urban environment of 2045 blends architecture with living materials that are mouldable, , responsive and disposable. Entirely new synthetic life forms, or biological machines, made of engineered living cells from bacteria, fungi and algae will grow and evolve with the changing needs of a building's inhabitants. They in pollutants, clean wastewater, and use sunlight to make useful chemicals, energy, heat and vibrant vertical gardens. We will start to see a convergence between and technology, to the point where there is no longer a perceptible difference between the two.

suitable concrete unfit monitor breathe biology involved adaptable

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Correct answer: concrete
Explanation: The word 'concrete' fits grammatically as it is a noun that describes the type of tower blocks from the 1970s. It aligns with the context of discussing outdated building materials, maintaining coherence with the overall sentiment of the passage.
Meaning: Concrete refers to a building material made from a mixture of cement, water, and aggregates, commonly used in construction.
Wrong options:
unfit: 'Unfit' is an adjective that describes something unsuitable, but it does not refer to a type of material, making it irrelevant here.
biology: 'Biology' is a noun that refers to the study of living organisms, which does not fit the context of describing a building material.
breathe: 'Breathe' is a verb that refers to the act of inhaling and exhaling air, which does not relate to the type of tower blocks.
adaptable: 'Adaptable' is an adjective that describes something capable of adjusting to new conditions, but it does not describe a material type.
suitable: 'Suitable' is an adjective that means appropriate or fitting, but it does not specify a type of material.
involved: 'Involved' is an adjective that means complicated or engaged, which does not apply to the context of building materials.
monitor: 'Monitor' is a verb that means to observe or check the progress of something, which does not relate to the context of tower blocks.
Correct answer: unfit
Explanation: The term 'unfit' is an adjective that describes the tower blocks as unsuitable for contemporary purposes. It fits grammatically and contextually, as it describes the condition of the buildings in relation to modern needs.
Meaning: Unfit means not suitable or appropriate for a particular purpose or use.
Wrong options:
concrete: 'Concrete' is a noun referring to a building material, which does not describe the suitability of the tower blocks.
biology: 'Biology' is a noun that does not relate to the fitness of buildings and is irrelevant in this context.
breathe: 'Breathe' is a verb that does not describe the condition of the tower blocks and is not suitable here.
adaptable: 'Adaptable' is an adjective that means capable of adjusting, but it does not convey the idea of being unsuitable.
suitable: 'Suitable' is an adjective that means appropriate, which contradicts the intended meaning of describing the blocks as unfit.
involved: 'Involved' is an adjective that means complicated, which does not apply to the context of fitness for purpose.
monitor: 'Monitor' is a verb that does not relate to the condition of the tower blocks.
Correct answer: adaptable
Explanation: The word 'adaptable' is an adjective that describes the living materials as capable of adjusting to different conditions. This fits grammatically and contextually, as it aligns with the innovative nature of future urban environments.
Meaning: Adaptable means able to adjust to new conditions or environments.
Wrong options:
concrete: 'Concrete' is a noun that refers to a building material, which does not describe the properties of living materials.
unfit: 'Unfit' is an adjective that describes something unsuitable, which does not apply to the positive qualities of living materials.
breathe: 'Breathe' is a verb that refers to the act of inhaling and exhaling, which does not describe the characteristics of materials.
suitable: 'Suitable' is an adjective that means appropriate, but it does not convey the idea of flexibility or adjustment.
involved: 'Involved' is an adjective that means complicated, which does not apply to the context of describing materials.
monitor: 'Monitor' is a verb that means to observe, which does not relate to the adaptability of materials.
Correct answer: breathe
Explanation: The verb 'breathe' fits grammatically as it describes the action of the living materials in relation to pollutants. It aligns with the context of discussing how these materials interact with their environment.
Meaning: Breathe means to take in air and expel it, but in this context, it refers to the materials' ability to process pollutants.
Wrong options:
concrete: 'Concrete' is a noun that does not describe an action and is irrelevant in this context.
unfit: 'Unfit' is an adjective that describes something unsuitable, which does not apply to the action of materials.
adaptable: 'Adaptable' is an adjective that describes the ability to adjust, but it does not convey an action related to processing pollutants.
suitable: 'Suitable' is an adjective that means appropriate, which does not describe an action.
involved: 'Involved' is an adjective that means complicated, which does not apply to the context of breathing or processing.
monitor: 'Monitor' is a verb that means to observe, which does not relate to the action of breathing in pollutants.
Correct answer: biology
Explanation: The term 'biology' is a noun that refers to the study of living organisms. It fits grammatically and contextually, as it describes the convergence between living systems and technology in the future urban environment.
Meaning: Biology refers to the scientific study of life and living organisms.
Wrong options:
concrete: 'Concrete' is a noun that refers to a building material, which does not relate to the convergence of biology and technology.
unfit: 'Unfit' is an adjective that describes something unsuitable, which does not apply to the context of the relationship between biology and technology.
breathe: 'Breathe' is a verb that refers to the act of inhaling and exhaling, which does not relate to the convergence of fields.
adaptable: 'Adaptable' is an adjective that describes flexibility, but it does not refer to a field of study or discipline.
suitable: 'Suitable' is an adjective that means appropriate, which does not describe a field of study.
involved: 'Involved' is an adjective that means complicated, which does not apply to the context of biology and technology.
monitor: 'Monitor' is a verb that means to observe, which does not relate to the concept of biology.

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