Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the option that best fits each of the numbered...

Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the option that best fits each of the numbered blanks from 18 to 22.

        Social segregation in cities is a growing concern that shapes the way people live and interact. It occurs when groups are separated based on income, ethnicity, or social status, creating distinct divisions within urban spaces. One striking housing example, where apartments built in central districts are reserved for wealthy families while affordable units are ignored, (18) ____________. This segregation can be observed in many aspects of daily life. (19) ____________. Public services are distributed unevenly, leaving some districts underdeveloped while others thrive. People experience these inequalities in many ways, whether through struggling to access healthcare, (20) ____________ who lack transport, or being pushed to the margins of public spaces because city authorities prioritize commercial development over inclusive planning. (21) ____________. They foster prejudice and misunderstanding, making it harder for groups to build trust and unity. (22) ____________ in spite of strong individual motivation to succeed and government initiatives designed to reduce poverty. Over time, this division weakens social cohesion and creates tension that can harm the overall stability of urban life.

Question 18.

A. showing how the spatial gap strengthens communal obstacles

B. shows how the physical divide reinforces social barriers

C. having illustrated how the spatial gap solidifies social barriers

D. the reinforcement of social barriers by a physical divide is depicted

Question 19.

A. Schools, for instance, often reflect neighborhood divisions, offering different levels of opportunity depending on the area

B. Schools, on the other hand, often mirror the strengths of their neighborhoods, offering diverse types of opportunities, banking on the zone

C. In time, schools often place emphasis on neighborhood identities, creating various opportunities for students hinging on the area

D. Schools, hence, can showcase the variety within neighborhoods, providing unique opportunities determined by the district

Question 20.

A. each of which lacking sufficient funding in less affluent districts and is hard to access for households

B. every one of them is poorly funded in lower-income areas and challenging to reach for families

C. which is often underfunded in lower-income areas and difficult to reach for families

D. when are usually under-resourced in disadvantaged districts and hard for families to reach

Question 21.

A. Physical separation goes further than the effects of segregation

B. The effects of segregation go beyond physical separation

C. The physical effects are beyond segregation

D. Segregation goes beyond physical effects

Question 22.

A. After individuals are caught in vicious circles of hardship

B. Because of being ensnared in a self-reinforcing loop of difficulty

C. The recurring patterns of deprivation are so advantageous

D. People may feel trapped in cycles of disadvantage