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    What are metropolitan cities known for?

    They offer a wider range of educational facilities.

    What is a hub of opportunities?

    Big cities provide career growth options.

    How do urban areas affect career prospects?

    They offer better job opportunities for graduates.

    What supports academic advancement in students?

    Moving to big cities can enhance educational growth.

    What is the impact of cross-cultural interaction?

    It improves communication skills.

    What is a significant concern about the cost of living in urban areas?

    It is extremely high.

    What trend has been observed in recent years?

    More people are moving to urban areas.

    What is widely believed about living in big cities?

    It offers more opportunities.

    What is one major advantage of living in big cities?

    Access to better education.

    What are some drawbacks of moving to urban areas?

    Pollution and high living costs.

    How does living in big cities affect social interaction?

    It increases opportunities to meet diverse people.

    What can cause anxiety in big city dwellers?

    The fast-paced lifestyle and isolation.

    What health issue can arise from pollution in big cities?

    Increased respiratory diseases.

    What emotional challenge might people face living far from family?

    Feelings of homesickness.

    adapt to

    "Some animals cannot adapt to cold temperatures"

    affect (v)

    to have an influence on someone or something, or to cause a change in someone or something e.g: It's a disease that affects mainly older people.

    effect on/ upon

    the result of a particular influence e.g: he radiation leak has had a disastrous effect on/upon the environment.

    release (v)

    e.g: many factories will release large amount of smoke

    build a routine of sth

    making a habit of sth e.g: There are some practical tips to help you build a routine of active learning.

    stimulating (adj) stimulate (v)

    If an activity is stimulating, it causes your body to be active: Aerobics is one of the most stimulating forms of exercise.

    stimulant (n)

    a drug or chemical substance that encourages growth or increases activity

    foliage (n)

    the leaves of a plant or tree

    swiftly (adv)

    quickly or immediately Walking swiftly, he was at the office within minutes.

    preoccupation (n)

    the state of being worried about or thinking about something most of the time: Lately, his preoccupation with football had caused his marks at school to slip.

    sporadically (adv)

    sometimes, but not regularly or continuously: e.g: Though she likes to work, she has only done so sporadically.