Cities Built by the Sea

Cambridge IELTS 14 · TEST 81 · Questions 21–25

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Cities Built by the Sea

Cambridge IELTS 14 · TEST 81 · Questions 21–25

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TEST 81Cambridge IELTS 14 · Questions 21–25

Cities Built by the Sea

Choose the correct letter, A, B or C.

Cities built by the sea

21Carla and Rob were surprised to learn that coastal cities

Acontain nearly half the world's population.
Binclude most of the world's largest cities.
Care growing twice as fast as other cities.

22According to Rob, building coastal cities near to rivers

Amay bring pollution to the cities.
Bmay reduce the land available for agriculture.
Cmay mean the countryside is spoiled by industry.

23What mistake was made when building water drainage channels in Miami in the 1950s?

AThere were not enough for them.
BThey were made of unsuitable materials.
CThey did not allow for the effects of climate change.

24What do Rob and Carla think that the authorities in Miami should do immediately?

Atake measures to restore ecosystems
Bpay for a new flood prevention system
Cstop disposing of waste materials into the ocean

25What do they agree should be the priority for international action?

Agreater coordination of activities
Bmore sharing of information
Cagreement on shared policies

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