Test 3: Orti urbani · Use of English B2

Esercizio 1 di 3

Parte 1: Spazi a scelta multipla

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In many cities, empty rooftops are being _____ into small vegetable gardens.
turnedbecomegrownset
Community gardens give neighbours the chance to get to know each other and _____ lasting friendships.
dotakeformgain
Plants grown in containers need watering more often, _____ the soil dries out quickly.
soasunlesswhereas
Tomatoes need plenty of sunlight; _____, they will not ripen properly.
howeverthereforemoreoverotherwise
Trees and plants _____ a vital role in keeping the neighbourhood cool in summer.
makedoplaytake
Mina grows herbs on her balcony, which _____ her quite a lot of money every month.
sparessaveskeepsprotects
Before planting, the volunteers _____ the soil by adding compost and removing stones.
arrangedorganisedprovidedprepared
By the end of next year, the project _____ more than fifty gardens across the city.
will have createdwill createcreateshas created

Esercizio 2 di 3

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Kofi had never grown anything before, now he produces enough lettuce for the whole street.
The garden is open to anyone wants to help, whatever their experience.
Plant the seeds about two centimetres the surface of the soil.
It was a dry summer that the residents built a system to collect rainwater.
The project depends donations of tools, seeds and time.
Even the garden is quite small, it produces a surprising amount of food.
Jamal is responsible looking after the compost bins.
Many residents have started growing their fruit and vegetables.

Esercizio 3 di 3

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Many people see urban gardening as a more way of producing food. (SUSTAIN)
The of green spaces in cities has been linked to better mental health. (AVAILABLE)
Some residents were about the idea at first, but they soon became its biggest supporters. (ENTHUSIASM)
The rooftop garden has reduced the temperature inside the building. (NOTICE)
Local schools use the garden to teach children about and where food comes from. (NUTRITIOUS)
Gardeners use natural methods against pests, because chemical sprays can be to bees. (HARM)
There has been a rapid in the number of urban gardens over the past ten years. (GROW)
The site was a car park before volunteers turned it into a garden. (ORIGIN)