I. Complete the passage with words from the box.
1,salary 2,enact 3,standard 4,dealt 5,material 6,accommodation 7,attract 8,number
With the socioeconomic development, more and more cities around the world have been(1) with the shortage of housing. These day, there are a large (2) of laborers flooding into city centers to search for suitable jobs with highlevel of (3) . As a result, the demand of the (4) has risen significantlythan ever before because the demands outweigh the supplies. Moreover, most peoplewould like to live in cities because they have a higher (5) of living than thatof the countryside. Obviously, with stable and high income of the employees, they wouldhave a better cultural life as well as (6) life in cities.
To address this social problem, governments should call for investment in thecountryside to (7) labor forces. In addition, they also need to put an effort intoraising a great deal of money to build more skyscrapers to meet demands of housing and(8) a law that sets strict conditions to work and to live in cities.
III. Read the text carefully, then choose the correct answers.
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. Oddly enough, you will see hundreds, if not thousands of jobs available each week, but you still might remain unemployed, especially when the economy is down. 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. Diversity is a good thing, but the amount of people can be a bit overwhelming if you are not accustomed to it. There will always be crowds and always be people around. Moreover, traffic can be a nightmare in the big city. It can get so bad that it can turn you into an evil person. If you hate driving in traffic, then the big city life is not for you. Heavy traffic also contributes to the pollution, which is one of the biggest disadvantages of living in the city. Obviously, our health is affected most with certain diseases relating to respiratory system and other body parts. A lot of premature deaths are supposed to be the result of long-termexposure 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.
1. According to the passage, some good things of living in the city are .
a.excellent educational system and recreational activities
b.excellent educational system and countless job opportunities
c.countless job opportunities and activities to occupy your time
d.a lot of kinds of entertainment and shopping centers
2. While big cities have more job opportunities, it also give .
a.more competition for a single job
b.higher salary
c.growing economic crisis
d.greater chances of being unemployed
3. 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
4. According to the paragraph, city is not a perfect place for .
a. extroverted people b. introverted people
c. people who hate driving in traffic d. people who prefer a busy life
5. In the big city, people tend to when traffic is getting heavy.
a. go crazy b. get enough time to relax
c. wait a bit longer d. slow down themselves
6. 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.
