Gardens on City Rooftops

Read the questions, then listen to the complete recording once.

Choose one answer for each question. For statements, choose True or False.

1 According to the report, what can heavy rain cause city sewers to do?

• Overflow
• Collapse
• Dry out
• Freeze

2 Several US cities were starting rooftop garden programmes to tackle this problem.

• False
• True

3 The university's garden was built on top of a hospital.

• True
• False

4 How many green roofs had David Bell designed for the university?

• Five
• Seven
• Three
• Four

5 Bell saw the project as only a way to manage storm water.

• True
• False

6 What happens to the rainwater that is collected?

• It goes back into the river
• It is cleaned for drinking
• It cools the building
• It waters the rooftop garden

7 The plants on the roof attract insects.

• True
• False

8 How does Caitlin Arlotta describe rooftops in cities?

• As dangerous places to work
• As unused space
• As very expensive land
• As too hot for plants

9 The researchers compare varieties of the same crop to find the best one for a green roof.

• True
• False

10 According to Arlotta, what is one goal of the programme?

• Lower water bills
• Cooking lessons for students
• Better access to fresh food
• Cheaper meals in restaurants

11 Hibiscus and sweet potato leaves are eaten in only a few countries.

• False
• True

12 How much produce did the garden produce in its first year?

• 4,250 pounds
• 2,450 pounds
• 425 pounds
• 5,000 pounds

13 The first year's harvest was sold to local restaurants.

• True
• False

14 In the food hub idea, what is the final step?

• Storing food for winter
• Selling to supermarkets
• Recycling
• Training new gardeners