Urbanisation programmes are being carried out in many parts of the world, especially in densely (26) _____regions with limited land and resources. It is the natural outcome of economic development and industrialisation. It has brought a lot of benefits to our society. However, it also (27) __ various problems for local authorities and town planners in the process of maintaining sustainable urbanization, especially in developing countries.
When too many people cram into a small area, urban infrastructure can't be effective. There will be a (28) ____of livable housing, energy and water supply. This will create overcrowded urban districts with no proper facilities. Currently, fast urbanization is taking place predominantly in developing countries where sustainable urbanization has little relevance to people's lives. Their houses are just shabby slums with poor sanitation. Their children only manage to get basic education. Hence, the struggle for (29) _____is their first priority rather than anything else. Only when the quality of their existence is improved, can they seek (30) ____other high values in their life.
Question 26:
A. popular
B. crowed
C. populated
D. numerous
Question 27:
A. poses
B. offers
C. leads
D. imposes
Question 28:
A. appearance
B. plenty
C. loss
D. lack
Question 29:
A. survive
B. survival
C. survivor
D. survived
Question 30:
A. about
B. for
C. with
D. on