Test 4 passage 1

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Questions 1-5

Reading Passage 1 has five paragraphs, A-E.

Which paragraph contains the following information?

Write the correct letter, A-E, in boxes 1-5 on your answer sheet.

NB You may use any letter more than once.

1   mention of several challenges to be overcome before a green roof can be installed
2   reference to a city where green roofs have been promoted for many years
3   a belief that existing green roofs should be used as a model for new ones
4   examples of how green roofs can work in combination with other green urban initiatives
5   the need to make a persuasive argument for the financial benefits of green roofs

Questions 6-9

Complete the summary below.

Choose ONE WORD ONLY from the passage for each answer.

Write your answers in boxes 5-9 on your answer sheet.

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Advantages of green roofs

City rooftops covered with greenery have many advantages. These include lessening the likelihood that floods will occur, reducing how much money is spent on 6............................... and creating environments that are suitable for wildlife. In many cases, they can also be used for producing 7...............................

There are also social benefits of green roofs. For example, the medical profession recommends 8............................... as an activity to help people cope with mental health issues. Studies have also shown that the availability of green spaces can prevent physical problems such as 9...............................

Questions 10 and 11

Choose TWO letters, A-E.

Write the correct letters in boxes 10 and 11 on your answer sheet.

Which TWO advantages of using newer buildings for green roofs are mentioned in Paragraph C of the passage?

A   a longer growing season for edible produce
B   more economical use of water
C   greater water-storage capacity
D   ability to cultivate more plant types
E   a large surface area for growing plants

Questions 12 and 13

Choose TWO letters, A-E.

Write the correct letters in boxes 12 and 13 on your answer sheet.

Which TWO aims of new variations on the concept of green roofs are mentioned in Paragraph E of the passage?

A   to provide habitats for a wide range of species
B   to grow plants successfully even in the wettest climates
C   to regulate the temperature of the immediate environment
D   to generate power from a sustainable source
E   to collect water to supply other buildings

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Reading Passage 1, Questions 1-13

1   D
2   C
3   E
4   B
5   D
6   energy
7   food
8   gardening
9   obesity
10&11   IN EITHER ORDER
    C
    D
12&13   IN EITHER ORDER
    A
    D