Planting bamboo to combat pollution in Kenya — Reading comprehension exercise

B1 / B2 / C1


STEP 1 - Read the following article: READING COMPREHENSION ARTICLE 14


STEP 2 - Answer these questions (choose the best answer):

1. The trash dump was declared "full" _____________.
2. The trash dump described in the article is _____________.
3. The biggest concern about the dump is that it causes _____________.
4. Bamboo is promoted by some because it sucks up _____________.
5. How high can bamboo grow?
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Did you know? Bamboo is one of the fastest-growing plants on Earth, with some species growing nearly a meter in a single day, and its dense root systems help prevent soil erosion. Environmental articles like this one are full of useful vocabulary for talking about sustainability and conservation projects.

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