RCompr_R1_Unit5

According to paragraph A, which of the following statements is NOT true?

According to paragraph B, today most people's attitudes towards living in a large city are probably __________.

According to paragraph C, why does Edward Glaeser believe that cities are so productive?

According to paragraph D, which of the following statements is true of Steven Brand?

According to paragraph E, David Satterwaite is an __________.

According to paragraph G, a negative aspect of living in Seoul, South Korea is the __________.

According to paragraph H, urban planners today are concerned about __________.

According to paragraph I, expanding suburbs cause __________.

According to paragraph J, what is NOT the best thing for our world?

According to paragraph K, good city planning requires __________.

Perhaps one of the biggest arguments against living in the city is the cost. Buying or renting even a small home is getting more and more expensive. If you are looking for a large family home, you can get better value for your money in the suburbs. You can buy a suburban home with things that are hard to find in the city, such as a yard or a swimming pool. Main idea: You can get more for your money in the suburbs. Which of the following reasons supports the main idea by explaining what?

For some people, the suburbs are too quiet and too boring. They do not have the fun things that the city has, like concerts, restaurants, museums, and shops. Getting to one of these places in the city from the suburbs can take a lot of time and effort. The suburbs can also require a long commute to work. The time spent traveling each day could be put to better use. MAIN IDEA: Life in the suburbs is boring. Which of the following reasons supports the main idea by explaining why?

In the past, city parks were welcoming escapes from noise. People looked forward to spending quiet time under sunny skies and park trees. But, things have changed for the worse recently. According to environmentalists, many city parks are now too noisy for quiet reading, walks, or picnics. About 10 percent of the world's parks are now affected by exceedingly high noise pollution. Most of this noise is due to loud music, car horns, and airplanes flying overhead. MAIN IDEA: Quiet city parks have changed for the worse. Which of the following reasons supports the main idea by explaining how?

Instead of hopping into your car every day, try to use public transportation. Take advantage of the city's bus or train services. Using public transportation cuts down on pollution. If you can't commute every day by bus or train, try to do so at least once or twice a week. And remember, many employers participate in programs that help pay for bus or train tickets. If your employer pays parking costs for employees who drive to work, ask them about paying for public transportation tickets as well. MAIN IDEA: Drive less and use public transportation more to cut down on pollution. Which of the following reasons supports the main idea by explaining how?

There are many things you can do to avoid being the victim of a crime. The most important thing you can do when you are on city streets is to be aware of your surroundings. Understand that criminals look for easy opportunities to rob an unsuspecting victim. A typical target will be a person who is clearly from out of town and may be intimidated by big city life. Be careful where you go, and pay attention to everything and everyone around you. A thief never wants to be seen before committing a crime. So, if you walk with confidence and take in everything around you, you will be a far less likely target. MAIN IDEA: There are many things you can do to avoid being the victim of a crime. Which of the following reasons supports the main idea by explaining how?