Use of language
Part 1
Complete the text by using suitable forms of the words.Tick the correct word in the table below.
Rooftop Gardening
1
Do you enjoy (a) but find yourself limited by space? Then rooftop gardening can
2
be an excellent alternative, (b) for people who live in cities. These gardens have
3
numerous advantages (c) well. For example, rooftop gardens make use of
4
space that would otherwise not be (d) and can be quite (e)
5
Rooftop gardens not only provide a unique way for gardeners to do what they love most, but
6
can also save on energy because rooftop (f) supply buildings with fresh air.
7
Nearly any type of roof can be used for a rooftop garden. However, it's important that the
8
roof (g) whether it is stable enough to support the additional weight of a rooftop
9
garden.'
10
Typically, rooftop gardens can be constructed (h) different ways. The most
11
common way is lightweight containers. They are used to grow plants. This design is not only
12
popular but it's (i) to maintain, offers more flexibility and is less expensive.
13
Rooftop container gardens are ideal for roofs with limited weight capacity as well and can fit
14
(k) lifestyle or budget.
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| a) | gardening | guardening | garden | guards |
| b) | special | especially | specialty | specialize |
| c) | so | than | as | if |
| d) | use | used | usage | using |
| e) | attractive | attraction | attract |
attrac-
tively |
| f) |
planta-
tion |
plant | plants | planting |
| g) | checked | is checked | are checked | were checked |
| h) | on | under | in | behind |
| i) | most easily | more easily | easily | easier |
| k) | any | some | many | none |
(5 pts)
Part 2
Find synonyms for two of the three words in the text and write them down.| a) | room | |
| b) | since | |
| a) | to match |
(2 pts)
Part 3
Find opposites for two ofthethreewords in the text and write them down.| a) | to hate | |
| b) | heavy | |
| c) | basement |
(2 pts)
Part 4
Choose two of the following words from the text and give a definition.| a) | garden (line 2) | a) |
| b) | unique (line 5) | b) |
| c) | to provide (line 5) | c) |
(3 pts)
Part 5
You meet someone who owns a rooftop garden.Ask three questions about rooftop gardening using different question forms or different tenses.
| a) | |
| b) | |
| c) |
(3 pts)
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Rooftop Gardening
1
Do you enjoy gardening but find yourself limited by space? Then rooftop gardening can
2
be an excellent alternative, especially for people who live in cities. These gardens have
3
numerous advantages as well. For example, rooftop gardens make use of
4
space that would otherwise not be used and can be quite attractive.
5
Rooftop gardens not only provide a unique way for gardeners to do what they love most, but
6
can also save on energy because rooftop plants supply buildings with fresh air.
7
Nearly any type of roof can be used for a rooftop garden. However, it's important that the
8
roof is checked whether it is stable enough to support the additional weight of a rooftop
9
garden.
10
Typically, rooftop gardens can be constructed in different ways. The most
11
common way is lightweight containers. They are used to grow plants. This design is not only
12
popular but it's easier to maintain, offers more flexibility and is less expensive.
13
Rooftop container gardens are ideal for roofs with limited weight capacity as well and can fit
14
any lifestyle or budget.
Part 2
| a) | room | space (l. 1/4) |
| b) | since | because (l. 6) |
| a) | to match | (to) fit (l. 13) |
Part 3
| a) | to hate | (to) love (l. 5) |
| b) | heavy | lightweight (l. 11) |
| c) | basement | rooftop (l. 5) |
Part 4
| a) | garden (line 2) | a place to grow plants and flowers |
| b) | unique (line 5) | something that only exists once |
| c) | to provide (line 5) | a synonym/another word for "to give" |
Part 5
| a) | What do you grow in your rooftop garden? |
| b) | Did you ever have any bad experiences, with birds or other animals? |
| c) | Would you do it again? |