Urban Issues Vocab 1 (c1.3, unit4, lesson1)

Question 1

If we don't _____ the challenge of competition, we're bound to fail.

Accepted Answer

face up to

Question 2

She ____ with two girlfriends so that they can share to high cost of rent.

Accepted Answer

lives together

Question 3

Despite costly renovation, the facility didn't _____ our expectations.

Accepted Answer

measure up to

Question 4

The original theater _____ and was replaced by a modern cinema.

Accepted Answer

burned down

Question 5

In only 2 months, they managed to ____ the failing business to a spectacular success.

Accepted Answer

turn around

Question 6

Many buildings were _____ and replaced by faceless blocks of flats.

Accepted Answer

torn down

Question 7

Some of the buildings in the old part of the city _____ the late 17th century.

Accepted Answer

date back to

Question 8

We cannot stop providing public service altogether. They have to be ______.

Accepted Answer

phased out

Question 9

Buses often _____ due to lack of maintenance.

Accepted Answer

break down

Questions 9