Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions.
Life in the big c
Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions.
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 come 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 or a leg for a small apartment in a decent area of the city, not to mention other costs to fulfill your basic demands. 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 heavy 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. Most importantly, there is always more crime in a big city, causing you to seriously consider before making your final decision on living in a big city.
1 According to the passage, city is not a perfect place for__________.
A:
people who look for good jobs
B:
people who hate busy traffic
C:
people who prefer a busy life
D:
people who hate competitions
2 What does the phrase “cost an arm and a leg” mean?
A:
your legs and arms are costly.
B:
cost a lot of money.
C:
you must work hard to earn money.
D:
cost a little money.
3 According to the passage, some good things of living in the city are:
__________
A:
a lot of entertainment and shopping centers.
B:
educational system and recreational activities.
C:
countless job opportunities and activities to occupy your time.
D:
educational system and countless job opportunities.
4 In the big city, people tend to__________ when the traffic is getting heavy.
A:
slow down themselves
B:
go crazy
C:
keep calm
D:
wait a bit longer
5 Which of the following sentences is NOT true?
A:
Pollution causes health problems.
B:
It costs a lot to live in the city.
C:
Crime is not a serious problem in a big city.
D:
The city is always crowded.
