PLACES IN THE CITY
A small area within a city or town where people live, often forming a local community.
NEIGHBORHOOD
She decided to study medicine _____ her passion for helping people.
She decided to study medicine because of her passion for helping people.
She's responsible ___ organizing the entire event.
She's responsible for organizing the entire event.
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a) social life
b) entertainment
c) living spaces
d) job opportunities
b) entertaiment
an area of a country or city, especially one regarded as a distinct unit because of a particular characteristic.
DISTRICT
He didn’t sleep well last night due to stress; _____, he was very tired today and struggled to focus.
He didn’t sleep well last night due to stress; as a result, he was very tired today and struggled to focus.
I’m thinking ___ going on a trip next month.
I’m thinking about going on a trip next month.
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a) traffic
b) living spaces
c) transportation
d) pollution
c) transportation
YOUTH HOSTEL
He often forgets important tasks. _____ he keeps getting reminders.
He often forgets important tasks. That’s why he keeps getting reminders.
She spoke _____ the manager and explained the importance _____ the decision.
She spoke with the manager and explained the importance of the decision.
a) traffic
b) contact with nature
c) job opportunities
d) transportation
a) traffic
A town or district that is an administrative unit, often with its own local government.
BOROUGH
_____ the new policy was implemented, employee satisfaction has increased, and _____ this positive change, productivity levels have also improved.
Since the new policy was implemented, employee satisfaction has increased, and due to this positive change, productivity levels have also improved.
The message was sent _____ email and received ____ the manager.
The message was sent by email and received from the manager.
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a) entertainment
b) traffic
c) social life
d) job opportunities
d) job opportunities
The act of separating or restricting a community (frequently based on ethnicity or income) to a designated zone, typically resulting in substandard living environments and reduced prospects.
GHETTOIZATION
The company didn't invest in maintenance regularly. _____ the machinery broke down, and _____, production was delayed for days.
The company didn't invest in maintenance regularly. That's why the machinery broke down, and as a consequence, production was delayed for days.
She borrowed a book ___ the library, returned it ___ the shelf, and apologized ___ the delay.
She borrowed a book from the library, returned it to the shelf, and apologized for the delay.
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a) contact with nature
b) social life
c) entertainment
d) living spaces
b) social life