Listen to a news report about green roofs in a city. – Luyện nghe VSTEP Part 3 – Bài nói, bài giảng

1. What does the new rule require?

A. At least half the roof of large new buildings must be green.B. Old buildings must add green roofs.C. Roofs must be covered with solar panels.D. All houses must have green roofs.

2. How do green roofs help when it rains heavily?

A. They make the rain stop sooner.B. The soil holds a lot of water.C. They protect the windows.D. They send water quickly into the drains.

3. Why is flooding mentioned?

A. The council building was flooded.B. Flooding damaged many roofs.C. Carlow's streets have flooded several times recently.D. Green roofs can cause flooding.

4. Why do green roofs cost more, according to building companies?

A. Buildings must be strong enough for the weight of wet soil.B. The roofs need to be replaced often.C. Special workers must come from abroad.D. The plants are very expensive.

5. How will the council help?

A. by providing free plantsB. by building the roofs itselfC. by paying part of the cost for two yearsD. by lowering taxes for ten years