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READING PASSAGE-3 Questions IELTS Essentials @IELTSUzNav Exam Practice Test 2

33 What point does the writer make about the use of security features?
Questions 27-31 A It greatly reduces levels if criminal activity.
B It helps create a sense of community.
Complete the summary using the list of words, A-H, below. C It discourages people form taking exercises.
Write the correct letter, A-H, in boxes 27-31 on your answer sheet. D It creates unnecessary fear among residents.

Survey on problems facing city dwellers 34 According to the writer, the problem with some planners and
developers is that they
The world Health Organisation has recently published data concerning A distrust the use of certain technologies for communication.
27 …………….. in cities. This data should indicate the governments that B create buildings using traditional construction methods.
they must think about ways to improve the lives of residents. According C tend to put profits before the needs of residents.
to a Richmond-Carver survey, the worst problem facing many city D rely on the opinions of a narrow range of people.
dwellers was 28 ……………… . The survey also indicated that in some
cities, poor 29 …………….. can impact dramatically on the economy. 35 What is the writer doing in the fifth paragraph?
Another issue seems to be 30 ………..….. , although this is more often A explaining which construction materials are most sustainable
mentioned by survey participants in European countries. Questions on B emphasising the importance of clever design in small spaces
people’s views on the need for 31…………... were unfortunately omitted C comparing reasons for choosing to live in an unusual building
from the survey, but countries like Singapore already seem to be D proposing which specific urban locations should be developed
making progress in this respect.

A noise pollution B recycling facilities Questions 36-40
C green areas D employment opportunities
E population growth F affordable housing Complete each sentence with the correct ending, A-F, below.
G antisocial behaviour H public transport Write the correct letter, A-F, in boxes 37-40 on your answer sheet.
YES If the statement agrees with the claims of the writer
NO If the statement contradicts the claims of the writer
NOT GIVEN If it is impossible to say what the writer thinks about
Questions 32-35 this
Choose the correct letter, A, B, C or D. 36 City planners should travel to urban areas that are good models of
Write the correct letter in boxes 32-35 on your answer sheet. development.
37 It is easier to plan an entirely new neighbourhood than redevelop an
32 When staying in New York, the writer is frustrated by the fact that existing one.
A healthy food cannot easily be obtained. 38 In the future, planners must think about the needs of car drivers as
B bad road design causes daily traffic problems. they design urban areas.
C certain venues cannot be reached by foot. 39 Cultural venues need to take second place to retail opportunities
D visitors are all directed to the same kinds of place. when developing a neighbourhood.
40 It is important that new housing developments encourage social
diversity.

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