Match the words (Column A) with their correct definitions (Column B).

Column A – Words

1. Congestion

2. Pollution

3. Sustainable

4. Monitor

5. Automatically

6. Residential

7. Central

8. Environment

Column B – Definitions

A) Related to homes or places where people live
B) To observe or check something regularly over time
C) A situation where there is too much traffic, causing delays
D) The natural world, including air, water, and land
E) Without needing human control or input
F) Caused by harmful substances being released into the air, water, or land
G) Capable of being maintained or continued without harming the planet
H) Located in the middle or most important part of something

1. What is one of the main goals of smart cities?
A) To increase the number of cars on the road
B) To help residents live more slowly and with less stress
C) To replace public transport with private vehicles
D) To reduce internet usage

2. In London’s smart city system, how do drivers pay for entering the city center?
A) They stop and buy a paper ticket
B) They use coins at a toll booth
C) They are automatically charged based on time spent
D) They pay a yearly fee in advance

3. According to the text, what percentage of traffic congestion is caused by people looking for parking spaces?
A) 10%
B) 20%
C) 30%
D) 50%

4. What powers the city of Masdar in the UAE?
A) Nuclear energy
B) Wind turbines
C) Fossil fuels
D) Solar panels

5. What is one benefit of green spaces in cities, according to the text?
A) They increase the number of businesses
B) They reduce water consumption
C) They improve people’s mental health
D) They eliminate traffic lights