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The increase in urbanization causes different problems. Air and water pollution are amongst the major issues we have to tackle.

In the first page, cars, factories, and burning waste emit dangerous gases that change the air quality in our cities and pose threats to our health. Dangerous gases such as carbon dioxide and nitrogen oxides cause respiratory diseases, for instance, bronchitis and asthma. These are also proven to have long-term effects on the environment.

Furthermore, with the increased population, it becomes difficult to manage the waste generated in cities. Most of the waste is discharged or dumped into rivers or onto streets. The waste pollutes water and makes it unfit for human consumption. Subsequently, it becomes more and more difficult for city dwellers to get clean water. Some cities in Africa are unable to provide adequate water supply because most of the water is lost in pipe leakages. In fact, most city dwellers in developing countries are forced to boil their water or to buy bottled water, which is very expensive.

There are several actions that could be taken to eradicate the problems described above. Firstly, a simple solution would be joining community efforts to address problems affecting your city. Ask your parents, friends, and relatives to join in as well. These efforts might include clean-up campaigns, recycling projects, and a signature campaign to ask the government to do something about these problems and to discuss how young people can help to solve them.

Question 23. Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a source of dangerous gases in the city?

        A. cars        B. factories        C. asthma        D. burning waste

Question 24. The word adequate in the third paragraph is OPPOSITE in meaning to:

        A. available        B. lacking        C. fresh        D. accessible

Question 25. The word These in the first paragraph refers to:

        A. respiratory diseases        B. air quality        C. dangerous gases        D. factories

Question 26. The word eradicate in the 4th paragraph could be best replaced by:

        A. explain        B. solve        C. create        D. avoid

Question 27. Which of the following best paraphrases the sentence: "Air and water pollution are amongst the major issues we have to tackle"?

A. We must address several other issues aside from air and water pollution.

B. One of our main challenges is dealing with air and water pollution.

C. Tackling air and water pollution is not as important as other issues.

D. Air and water pollution are minor problems we need to handle.

Question 28. Which of the following is TRUE according to the passage?

A. Waste is always recycled in cities.

B. Some cities in Africa lose water because of pipe leakages.

C. Every city dweller has easy access to clean water.

D. Young people cannot participate in environmental solutions.

Question 29. In which paragraph does the writer mention the consequences of poor management?

        A. Paragraph 1        B. Paragraph 2        C. Paragraph 3        D. Paragraph 4

Question 30. In which paragraph does the writer discuss ways to address urban pollution?

        A. Paragraph 1        B. Paragraph 2        C. Paragraph 3        D. Paragraph 4

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