Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the option that best fits each of the numbered...
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Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the option that best fits each of the numbered blanks from 18 to 22.
Social segregation in cities is a growing concern that shapes the way people live and interact. It occurs when groups are separated based on income, ethnicity, or social status, creating distinct divisions within urban spaces. One striking housing example, where apartments built in central districts are reserved for wealthy families while affordable units are ignored, (18) ____________. This segregation can be observed in many aspects of daily life. (19) ____________. Public services are distributed unevenly, leaving some districts underdeveloped while others thrive. People experience these inequalities in many ways, whether through struggling to access healthcare, (20) ____________ who lack transport, or being pushed to the margins of public spaces because city authorities prioritize commercial development over inclusive planning. (21) ____________. They foster prejudice and misunderstanding, making it harder for groups to build trust and unity. (22) ____________ in spite of strong individual motivation to succeed and government initiatives designed to reduce poverty. Over time, this division weakens social cohesion and creates tension that can harm the overall stability of urban life.
Question 18.
A. showing how the spatial gap strengthens communal obstacles
B. shows how the physical divide reinforces social barriers
C. having illustrated how the spatial gap solidifies social barriers
D. the reinforcement of social barriers by a physical divide is depicted