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The City Council has also set a target for saving electricity. At night, ___ and lights up when people are around. This helps to save money and reduce carbon dioxide emissions. Next is the smart waste collection system with smart rubbish bins that are connected to a vacuum network under the streets

• street's smart lighting system detects no motion, brightening less

• When no motion is detected, the smart lighting system in the streets

  becomes less bright

• The smart lighting system becomes less bright when no motion is detected in the streets

• A less bright smart lighting system happens if motion in the streets is not detected

First, the digital bus stop, ___. It not only displays real-time bus schedules but also offers tourist information, USB charging sockets, and acts as a free Wi - Fi station

• A multifunctional feature is Barcelona's unique pride

• with its multifunctional features, is one of the prides of Barcelona

• featuring multifunctionality, is Barcelona's pride, uniquely

• Barcelona's unique pride, featuring multifunctionality, is

When the bins are full, the sensors installed on them send information to the collection plant, and the waste is sucked through underground pipes. This system reduces noise pollution ___

• By refusing to use lorries and public spaces, it keeps them clean and

  odourless

• which refuse lorries cause, and it also keeps public spaces clean and

  odourless

• being caused by refuse lorries, it keeps public spaces clean and odourless

• caused by refuse lorries and keeps public spaces clean and odourless

To encourage city dwellers to use bicycles, a bicycle-sharing system was developed. It is designed to help people travel short distances without consuming any energy. People pay an annual fee, get a special card, scan it at any of the 400 stations, check out a bike, then check it back in at the station closest to their destination ___

• Most stations are located near other public transport stops or public car

  parks

• Their location is mostly near other public transport stops or public car

  parks

• Near other public transport stops or public car parks, most stations exist

• Stations, most of them, are found near other public transport stops or

  public car parks

For over a decade, the old industrial district of Poblenou in Barcelona ___. The aim of upgrading an old place while maintaining its economic activity has been achieved. That is why the 22@Barcelona model is now being applied to other areas of the city.

• has, to create a high-quality environment for working and living, undergone a dramatic renewal

• has undergone a dramatic renewal to create a high-quality environment for working and living

• underwent a dramatic renewal to create a high-quality working and living environment

• has been undergoing a dramatic renewal for the creation of a high-quality environment for working & living

The word "widespread" in paragraph 1 is closest in meaning to

• uncommon

• popular

• effective

• restricted

Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a benefit of a healthy lifestyle?

• Preventing chronic illnesses like diabetes

• Strengthening the immune system

• Improving emotional stability

• Guaranteening longer life expectancy

The word "vulnerable" in paragraph 3 is OPPOSITE in meaning to

• uncertain

• invincible

• weakly

• substantial

Which of the following best paraphrases the underlined sentence in paragraph 2?

• Endorphins released during exercise play a role in reducing anxiety and stabilising emotions

• Regular physical activity primarily reduces stress but has a limited effect on improving mood

• Regular exercise reduces stress and enhances mood through the release of endorphins.

• Exercise not only supports physical health but also lowers stress levels and uplifts mood slightly

The word "they" in paragraph 4 refers to

• severe consequences

• the immune system

• poor lifestyle choices

• these issues