Grammar: Multiple Choice - 2021 őszi

The world's longest sea bridge, connecting Hong Kong and Macau (0) ______ the mainland Chinese city of Zhuhai, has been officially opened. As (17) ______ as being the longest bridge of its type, stretching 55 km, it is also one of the world's most unusual roadways, with cameras to detect yawning and drivers forced (18) ______ heart monitors. In addition, access is restricted to only a few. Drivers' heart rate and blood pressure will be monitored (19) ______ they cross the bridge. The information will be sent to the bridge's control centre. Also, there will be cameras monitoring drivers: if a driver (20) ______ more than three times in 20 seconds, the authorities will be alerted. (21) ______ the bridge aims to connect Hong Kong and Macau with China, people from Hong Kong will need special permits to drive across the bridge. Long-term permits will be granted to people who meet strict criteria, (22) ______ paying significant taxes in China or donating large amounts of money to charities, or those who are members of one of several political organisations. Others can take a taxi. There (23) ______ public transport on the bridge. Critics say the multi-billion-dollar bridge is an attempt to integrate Hong Kong into China. Both Hong Kong and Macau are part of China, but are special administrative regions, (24) ______ have their own governments, legal systems, and policies. There are concerns this bridge is a sign of Beijing's desire to bring the two autonomous regions more firmly under its control.