URBANISATION: KEY PRESSURES ON CITY LIFE Population and Land Use: As cities spread outward, farmland at the edge is often cleared for housing and roads. This process creates a rising demand for water, electricity, and public (7) __________. Infrastructure Strain: A considerable (8) __________ of investment is still required before outer districts can cope with larger populations. In several areas, traffic has worsened, and some basic facilities remain unevenly distributed. Social and Spatial Change: (9) __________ the uneven pace of development across neighbourhoods, access to schools and hospitals is not always equal. Some older streets have been widened, while (10) __________ have kept their original layout. Long-term Concerns: If city authorities fail to (11) __________ stricter land-use rules, urban growth may become less efficient and more socially (12) __________. Question 7: A. goods B. services C. properties D. substances Question 8: A. number B. range C. amount D. deal Question 9: A. By virtue of B. In favour of C. On account of D. In terms of Question 10: A. others B. another C. the other D. the others Question 11: A. bring in B. take in C. break in D. cut in Question 12: A. crowded B. fragmented C. industrial D. municipal | 