Listen to part of a talk about bamboo. – Luyện nghe VSTEP Part 3 – Bài nói, bài giảng

1. What does the speaker say bamboo is?

A. a type of grassB. a type of riceC. a type of flowerD. a type of tree

2. What happens after a bamboo shoot reaches its full height?

A. It dies.B. It produces flowers.C. It continues to grow taller.D. It becomes harder and stronger.

3. How does bamboo help on hillsides?

A. It provides shade for other plants.B. It stops people building there.C. Its roots hold the soil in place.D. It keeps the soil dry.

4. Why are engineers interested in bamboo?

A. Insects do not attack it.B. It is very strong for its weight and grows back quickly.C. It never needs to be treated.D. It is easy to grow in cold places.

5. What problem can gardeners have with bamboo?

A. It is expensive to buy.B. It needs a lot of water.C. It grows too slowly.D. It can spread into neighbours' gardens.