Question 31: Where in paragraph 1 does the following sentence belong?
"Urban areas offer a wide array of social services that are often unavailable in rural areas."
Answer: D (IV)
This sentence fits well in the fourth section of the paragraph, where it discusses the advantages of urbanization, including the availability of social services.
Question 32: The phrase in paragraph 2 could be best replaced by:
A. Abundant job opportunities
This choice fits best because the passage describes how cities provide a wide range of job opportunities, which is a central point in the second paragraph.
Question 33: Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of growth?
Answer: D. Technological advancements
Technological advancements are mentioned in the passage as a benefit of urbanization, but they are not specifically categorized as part of "growth" in the same sense as economic productivity or job opportunities.
Question 34: Which of the following best summarizes paragraph 3?
Answer: A. Urban areas face a range of challenges, including overcrowding and public facilities.
Paragraph 3 describes some of the negative impacts of urbanization, such as overcrowding and the strain on public facilities.
Question 35: The characterization in paragraph 3 is CLOSEST in meaning to:
Answer: A
This seems to refer to the specific challenges that urbanization brings, such as overcrowding and pressure on public infrastructure.
Question 36: Which of the following is TRUE according to the passage?
Answer: C. Urban planning is crucial to addressing the issues of urban growth.
The passage stresses the importance of planning in managing urbanization and addressing related challenges.
Question 37: Which of the following can be inferred?
Answer: D. Proper urban planning can ensure that urbanization benefits residents and businesses alike.
Urban planning is suggested as essential to creating a balance between the benefits and challenges of urban growth.