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Q1 · Read Aloud
Urban infrastructure shapes the daily lives of millions of city residents. Well-maintained roads, efficient public transit, and accessible community facilities define the quality of life in any residential area. As cities grow, municipal governments face increasing pressure to manage congestion, upgrade aging systems, and develop new solutions for modern urban challenges. Effective urban planning requires balancing economic growth with environmental responsibility. Cities that invest wisely in their infrastructure today will be better positioned to provide safe, livable, and equitable environments for future generations of residents.
Show Pronunciation Tips
infrastructure (stress: in-fra-STRUC-ture) — four syllables, stress the third; community (stress: com-MU-ni-ty) — stress the second syllable; residential (stress: res-i-DEN-tial) — stress the third syllable; commute (stress: com-MUTE) — stress the second syllable; municipal (stress: mu-NIC-i-pal) — stress the second syllable; congestion (stress: con-GES-tion) — stress the second syllable
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