Vocabulary Sentences
Surveys show that the _____ of students prefer instructors who are passionate about the subjects they are teaching.
majority
Who states that rapid growth is not a problem as long as the growth can be managed?
a. Edward Glaeser
b. Stewart Brand
c. David Satterthwaite
d. Shlomo Angel
e. Richard Wurman
C
Complete the sentence by using the word in parentheses in the correct tense - either simple past or present perfect:
According to Richard Wurman, London ____ (be) the largest city in the world in 1900.
WAS
crowded together
dense
Complete this concluding paragraph with phrases from below. Not all phrases will be used.
a majority of them
and less stressful
but carpooling
in a traffic jam
of their life
seldom or rarely
Paragraph:
In conclusion, cities will continue to have a lot of traffic, (1)_____ and similar schemes are likely to make the average commute shorter (2)_____ . After all, who wants to waste hours (3)_____ sitting (4) _____ ?
(1) but carpooling, (2) and less stressful, (3) of their life, (4) in a traffic jam
As a city grows bigger in size, there will be a greater____of resources such as energy and water.
consumption
Who argues that cities appeal to intelligent people because they can earn more money?
a. Edward Glaeser
b. Stewart Brand
c. David Satterthwaite
d. Shlomo Angel
e. Richard Wurman
A
Complete the sentence by using the word in parentheses in the correct tense - either simple past or present perfect:
Elon Musk, who___ (start) his first company when he was in his 20s, thinks he can solve some of the traffic problems affecting cities.
started
a huge amount or number of something in one place
concentration
In addition to a strong economy and efficient transportation, cities also need to have high levels of _____ to attract tourists and businesses.
safety
More and more people are moving from the countryside into cities. This _____is called urbanization.
phenomenon
Who says that people move to cities so they can enjoy a variety of interests?
a. Edward Glaeser
b. Stewart Brand
c. David Satterthwaite
d. Shlomo Angel
e. Richard Wurman
E
Complete the sentence by using the word in parentheses in the correct tense - either simple past or present perfect:
Beijing ___(be) both the largest and most important city in China for hundreds of years.
has been
money that a person earns
income
Who argues that cities have spread out because people can afford to pay for transportation?
a. Edward Glaeser
b. Stewart Brand
c. David Satterthwaite
d. Shlomo Angel
e. Richard Wurman
D
Cities like New York and Rome tend to have_____ neighborhoods that look and feel very different from one another.
varied
Who compares modern cities to the work of people in the financial industry?
a. Edward Glaeser
b. Stewart Brand
c. David Satterthwaite
d. Shlomo Angel
e. Richard Wurman
A
Complete the sentence by using the word in parentheses in the correct tense - either simple past or present perfect:
Many scholars argue that the spread of agriculture about 10,000 years ago _____(allow) humans to begin living in towns and cities.
allowed
to usually do something or be in a certain way
tend to
It is becoming ____ common for people in cities not to own a car because of concerns about the cost and impact on the environment.
increasingly
Some high school students try to _____ their chances of being accepted at a good college by volunteering to help others in the community.
enhance
Who points out that urban living is better for the planet than suburban or rural life?
a. Edward Glaeser
b. Stewart Brand
c. David Satterthwaite
d. Shlomo Angel
e. Richard Wurman
B
Complete the sentence by using the word in parentheses in the correct tense - either simple past or present perfect:
Increased urbanization ____(cause) a number of problems for people living in them, including heavy traffic, rising crime, and loss of privacy.
has caused
a part or a side of something
aspect
Complete this introductory paragraph with phrases from below. Not all phrases will be used.
according to a study
expensive alternatives
in certain cities
many of the decisions
the average commuter
ways to solve
Paragraph:
(1)_______, last year (2) _______in the US wasted 42 hours stuck in traffic. Indeed, (3) ______, such as Washington, D.C. and New York, it was closer to 80 hours. Not surprisingly, many smart people have begun to think about (4)______ this traffic problem.
(1) According to a study, (2) the average commuter, (3) in certain cities, (4) ways to solve