Use the word given in capitals at the end of each line to form the word that fits in the gap in the same line

VIII. Use the word given in capitals at the end of each line to form the word that fits in the gap in the same line.

1. The rapid growth of the population has caused daunting problems for city planners, such as ____________________ roads. (CROWDED)

2. It comes as no surprise that Seattle is the gold standard of ________________ city living. (SUSTAIN)

3. New York City is expected to increase its _____________ energy capacity by 50% by 2050. (RENEW)

4. Our communities will be _______________ and more sustainable, so our quality of life will be better. (CLEAN)

5. The government is making plans to _______________ sensors and cameras in the city centre to detect traffic problems and help drivers to avoid traffic jams. (INSTALLMENT)

6. It's urgent to upgrade the city's transport __________________ because almost all the roads get flooded after heavy rain. (INFRASTRUCTURAL)

7. We can improve the quality of life of the inhabitants by ________________ pollution. (REDUCE)

8. City dwellers can enjoy better health care than people living in the _____________, but they are usually busier and more stressed because of the city's fast pace of life. (COUNTRY)

9. They are building a new waste _____________ plant to treat wastewater before it is reused or discharged into rivers. (PROCESS)

10. Be _______________ for overcrowded streets and shopping malls when you visit big cities like Hong Kong and Beijing. (PREPARE)