Read the article. Choose the correct meanings of the highlighted words.

1. residents

A. people who live in a particular place

B. buildings in a particular place 

2. colonial

A. connected with the native country

B. connected with a country that controls another country

3. gradually

A. slowly, over a period of time

B. quickly, over a short time

4. modernising

A. making something attractive

B. making use of the latest technology, design, etc.

5. concern

A. a feeling of satisfaction

B. a feeling of worry about something important