Life in the big city is face-paced, fun and exciting. There are countless job opportunities and activities to occupy your time. However, with the good, there also comes the bad. Although the big city has more job opportunities; there are also more people competing for a single job. This can make your job search frustrating. In addition, the cost of living is typically higher in big cities, and it can cost you an arm and a leg for a small apartment in a decent area of the city, not to mention other costs to fulfill your basic demands. Moreover, there will always be crowds and always be people around. Therefore, traffic can be a nightmare in the big city. If you hate driving in traffic, then the big city life is not for you. Heavy traffic also contributes to pollution, which is one of the biggest disadvantages of living in the city. Obviously, our health is affected most by certain diseases relating to the respiratory system and other body parts. A lot of premature deaths are supposed to be the result of long-term exposure to small particles. Most importantly, there is always more crime in a big city, causing you second case your decision for living in a big city. You are much more likely to be a victim of a crime living in a big city than in a small town.

Question 31. What is the main idea of the passage?

A. Living in a big city is fun and exciting.        B. It is good to avoid living in big cities.

C. People who live in big cities are often healthier.    

D. Living in a big city has both advantages and disadvantages.

Question 32. While big cities have more job opportunities, it also gives ______.

A. more competition for a single job                B. higher salary

C. growing economic crisis                             D. greater chances of being unemployed

Question 33. What does the phrase “cost an arm and a leg” mean?

A. your legs and arms have good value B. cost a small amount of money

C. you must work hard to earn money              D. cost a lot of money

Question 34. According to the paragraph, city is not a perfect place for ______.

A. crime  B. rich people  C. people who hate driving in traffic   D. people who prefer a busy life

Question 35. Which of the following sentences is NOT true?

A. Pollution causes health problems.                          B. Cities are always crowded.

C. It costs a lot of money to live in a big city.    D. Crime is not a serious problem in big cities.

Question 36. What is the OPPOSITE meaning of “disadvantages” in the context of the passage?

A. benefits              B. drawbacks                    C. difficulties                    D. limitations