Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions
Question 1. Put the sentences (a-c) in the correct order, then fill in the blank to make a logical text.
Public transportation systems in bustling cities offer various options for commuters, making it easier to navigate congested areas. ________
a. For instance, metros and trams help reduce the number of personal vehicles on the roads, easing traffic congestion. b. In addition, many cities have invested in sky trains and underground systems to improve the efficiency of public transport. c. However, during rush hour, these systems are often packed with commuters, making travel challenging for some.
A. b – c – a | B. a – b – c | C. c – a – b | D. b – a – c
Question 2. Choose the sentence that can end the text (in Question 1) most appropriately.
A. As a result, public transport systems are vital for keeping cities moving smoothly. B. To begin with, public transport can solve all traffic-related issues in cities. C. All in all, metros, trams, and buses are often empty outside of peak hours. D. To sum up, many people still prefer using personal vehicles despite public transportation options.
Ex 6. Choose the correct option A, B, C, or D to fill in each blank in the following passage.The local newspaper carried out a survey with city dwellers about how to make the city a more (1) __________ place. Most participants in the survey talked about the city's traffic. First, they wanted stricter traffic (2) __________ to stop drivers from ignoring traffic lights and breaking speed limits. This would help reduce road accidents. In addition, they hoped their city would improve its (3) __________ system. For example, buses should be clean and have air conditioners. There should be bus lines that reach almost all areas in the city, so it would be easy for people to (4) __________. They said that good public transport could also (5) __________ the city money. The local authority wouldn't need to construct new parking lots and (6) __________ roads to cater for the increasing number of private cars. Finally, the survey (7) __________ suggested the local authority build traffic apps. The apps could recommend to drivers the best routes to avoid traffic (8) __________. The sooner the government started implementing these, the more convenient it would be to travel around the city.
1. A. lifelong | B. living | C. lively | D. liveable 2. A. jams | B. laws | C. lights | D. safety 3. A. public transport | B. underground | C. amenity | D. parking 4. A. go away | B. move in | C. get around | D. come out 5. A. earn | B. make | C. save | D. spend 6. A. narrow | B. widen | C. reduce | D. block 7. A. participants | B. people | C. government | D. police 8. A. signs | B. flow | C. accidents | D. congestion