Unit 7 - Lesson 3

Complete the sentence by changing the form of the word in capitals. 

Many urban areas have access to excellent facilities that provide care for residents. (MEDICINE)

Complete the sentence by changing the form of the word in capitals. 

The police managed to arrest the  after he confessed to the crime. (CRIME)

When the traffic lights _____, police officers direct the cars and pedestrians.

The _____ benefits of using renewable energy sources include reduced pollution and long-term savings.

The city plans to _____ new recycling programs to reduce waste and promote a cleaner environment.

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Read the following passage and choose the correct answer to each of the questions.

There are several problems that affect the lives of people in New York City. One of the biggest problems is crime. In certain areas, criminal activities are rising. For example, in 2022, crime rates increased by 5% compared to the previous year. If this trend continues, the city may face serious consequences. A solution could be to implement more police patrols in neighborhoods with high crime rates. This would help make the city safer and reduce crime.

Another issue is the medical system. Many people find it hard to get healthcare. In New York, over 10% of the population doesn't have access to proper medical services. With the city's population growing by about 2% each year, hospitals are becoming crowded. To solve this, the government should build more hospitals and hire more doctors and nurses.

Traffic is also a big problem. Over 30% of people in New York use cars, which leads to traffic jams and increased air pollution. This could cause health problems in the future. A possible solution is to create more bike lanes and encourage people to use bicycles instead of cars. In conclusion, crime, healthcare, and traffic are significant problems in New York City. By implementing solutions like more police, better healthcare, and cleaner transportation, the city can become a better place to live.

What is the passage about?

The word "implement" is CLOSEST in meaning to ____.

What is one major challenge in New York's healthcare system?

What percentage of people in New York use cars, leading to traffic issues?

What is one recommended strategy to reduce the number of cars?

Choose the best way to rearrange the following sentences in order to make a meaningful conversation. 

a. The government should install more observation cameras to monitor public areas and prevent crime.

b. Yes, it’s really worrying. People are starting to live in fear.

c. Have you heard that crime rates are increasing in our city?

d. I agree. People should also be more watchful and report any suspicious activities.

Choose the best way to rearrange the following sentences in order to make a meaningful conversation. 

a. Yes, unemployment is really increasing and putting pressure on everyone.

b. We need to increase education and training programs to help people find jobs.

c. It’s also leading to a rise in homelessness because people can’t manage to earn enough money to pay for housing.

d. More and more people are losing their jobs lately.

Choose the best way to rearrange the following sentences in order to make a meaningful conversation. 

a. And we should also encourage people to use public transport to reduce traffic.

b. Traffic jams are getting worse every day.

c. We need to improve infrastructure, like building better roads and bridges.

d. That's right. It causes a lot of lost travel time and increases the risk of accidents.

Write a passage (100 - 120 words) about a problem in your hometown and its solutions.

Your writing should: 

• introduce the problem
• give more details about the effect of the problem
• give a solution to the problem