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IELTS · Part 1 · Cambridge 18 — Test 4

Green roofs: Reading answers

Answers to questions 1–13 (13 in all), each with why it is right.

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A Rooftops covered with grass, vegetable gardens and lush foliage are now a common sight in many cities around the world.More and more private companies and city authorities are investing in green roofs, drawn to their wide-ranging benefits.Among the benefits are saving on energy costs, mitigating the risk of floods, making habitats for urban wildlife, tackling air pollution and even growing food.These increasingly radical urban designs can help cities adapt to the monumental problems they face, such as access to resources and a lack of green space due to development.But the involvement of city authorities, businesses and other institutions is crucial to ensuring their success - as is…

Answers 1–13

  1. 1

    mention of several challenges to be overcome before a green roof can be installed

    D Matching information

  2. 2

    reference to a city where green roofs have been promoted for many years

    C Matching information

  3. 3

    a belief that existing green roofs should be used as a model for new ones

    E Matching information

  4. 4

    examples of how green roofs can work in combination with other green urban initiatives

    B Matching information

  5. 5

    the need to make a persuasive argument for the financial benefits of green roofs

    D Matching information

  6. 6

    energy Note completion

  7. 7

    food Note completion

  8. 8

    gardening Note completion

  9. 9

    obesity Note completion

  10. 10

    C: greater water-storage capacity Multiple answer

  11. 11

    D: ability to cultivate more plant types Multiple answer

  12. 12

    A: to provide habitats for a wide range of species Multiple answer

  13. 13

    D: to generate power from a sustainable source Multiple answer

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