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Match the words with their transcriptions.
Match the names of the gardening tools with their translations.
- “Bountiful” means
a) not giving much.
b) hidden in the ground.
c) organic.
d) large in quantity, abundant.
- “Companion crops” are plants which
a) like a lot of sunshine.
b) are planted so as to benefit each other.
c) you grow together with a partner.
d) should be eaten together.
- “To have a green thumb” (or green fingers) means
a) to often make your hands dirty.
b) to know a lot about gardening.
c) to be good at gardening.
d) to be the person who makes important decisions.
- “To thrive” means
a) to steal light from other plants.
b) to grow vigorously.
c) to look good in a garden.
d) to taste good.
- “Water retention” means
a) keeping water in the soil.
b) letting water evaporate.
c) saving water.
d) wasting water.
- “Livestock” means
a) meat of animals.
b) little animals.
c) all the animals in the wild.
d) animals kept or raised at a farm.
- “Budding” means
a) likeable.
b) wanting to make friends with.
c) beginning or becoming interested in.
d) having a good relationship with plants.
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Answer the following questions in 1–2 sentences, using the expressions from this material.
What are the major differences between organic and conventional gardening when it comes to managing fertility and pests?
Why are weeds an unwanted element in a garden?
What factors should you consider when choosing plants for your organic garden?
What can you use to make compost from?
You write a blog about ecological issues, where you share your knowledge about them. Write an entry of 100–150 words in which you:
write why you turned to organic food;
inform the readers about your own organic garden;
suggest steps for creating an organic garden;
encourage the readers to try out your ideas.