giangcute1203 2/21/2025 2:12:41 PM

URBANISATION: A GROWING PHENOMENON

        Urbanisation is the process through which cities grow, and higher populations begin to inhabit urban areas. This phenomenon has accelerated significantly over the past few decades due to various factors. One of the primary drivers is the search for better employment opportunities. In rural areas, job prospects are often limited to agriculture and small-scale industries, which might not provide sufficient income. Consequently, people migrate to cities seeking better livelihoods and living standards. 

        Additionally, urban areas offer more advanced educational facilities and healthcare services compared to rural regions. Many families move to cities to provide their children with higher-quality education and greater future opportunities. Access to hospitals and specialized medical services also attracts people to urban centers, especially in countries where rural healthcare is underdeveloped

        However, rapid urbanisation brings about several challenges. Overcrowding in cities can lead to inadequate housing, strained infrastructure, and increased pollution. The expansion of urban areas often results in the loss of green spaces and agricultural land, impacting food production and the environment. Governments and city planners must address these issues to ensure sustainable urban growth. 

        Despite these challenges, urbanisation has several positive aspects. Cities are often cultural melting pots, where diverse groups of people interact, leading to vibrant communities and innovation. The concentration of resources and talents in urban areas can drive economic growth and technological advancements.

(Adapted from https://copilot.microsoft.com) 

Question 1. Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a reason for urbanisation? 

        A. better employment opportunities         B. improved transportation systems

        C. superior healthcare services         D. advanced educational facilities

Question 2. The word "accelerated" in paragraph 1 is OPPOSITE in meaning to ______.

        A. decelerated         B. increased         C. progressed         D. hastened 

Question 3. The word "This phenomenon" in paragraph 1 refers to ______. 

A. higher populations                 B. agriculture 

C. process                 D. urbanisation 

Question 4. The word "advanced" in paragraph 2 could be best replaced by ______. 

        A. simple         B. basic         C. developed         D. outdated 

Question 5. Which of the following best paraphrases the underlined sentence in paragraph 2?

“Access to hospitals and specialized medical services also attracts people to urban centers, especially in countries where rural healthcare is underdeveloped.” 

A. People suppose that rural areas have better healthcare facilities than urban centers.

B. People move to cities to find specialized medical services that are not available in rural areas.

C. People think that urban centers lack specialized medical services compared to rural areas.

D. People find that the main reason for migrating to urban areas is to access education. 

Question 6. Which of the following is TRUE according to the passage? 

A. Urbanisation has few positive aspects in economic growth. 

B. Rural areas have better infrastructure than urban areas. 

C. Urbanisation craters employment opportunities in cities. 

D. Overcrowding can lead to inadequate housing in urban areas. 

Question 7. In which paragraph does the writer mention the impact of urbanisation on the environment?

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

Question 8. In which paragraph does the writer discuss the benefits of urbanisation? 

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

 

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