WHEN THE CITY COMES CLOSER - Urban life is spreading into the countryside—are we ready?
More factories, new roads, and online services are reaching rural areas, creating (7) __________ job opportunities. This can bring better jobs and easier living, but it may also change local traditions and farmland. This leaflet helps communities understand these (8) __________ and plan wisely. Some families welcome the change; (9) __________ worry about higher costs and noise. Thanks to better transport, many residents can travel to school or work more easily. Local leaders are (10) __________ new rules to protect green spaces and keep rivers clean. You can save time by using online public services, but it’s still important to keep community ties strong. New shops may liven up village life after dark, (11) __________ they should not replace local culture. With good planning, rural areas can grow in a more (12) __________ way—modern, but still friendly and safe. Question 7: A. plenty of B. many of C. a little D. most of Question 8: A. chances B. changes C. elements D. choices Question 9: A. other B. another C. the other D. others Question 10: A. turning down B. drawing up C. breaking out D. looking after Question 11: A. so B. as C. yet D. thus Question 12: A. noisy B. careless C. balanced D. artificial | 