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Exercise 1

Study the sentences and select the correct option that fits the gap.

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  1. In order to grow a plant, you need to put its seedsleaves into the soil.
  2. A plant’s growth is possible in unfortunateadvantageous conditions: with the appropriate access to sunlight, water, and nutrients.
  3. Sometimes plants become ill or infested with insectspollution.
  4. Experienced gardeners grow their plants in indoor poolsgreenhouses to increase their crops.
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Exercise 2

Pay attention to the sentences below and choose the correct answer that can replace the element in bold. Only one answer is correct.

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1. While introducing the new model of farming, there will be numerous obstacles to overcome. Możliwe odpowiedzi: 1. ideas, 2. hindrances, 3. progeny, 4. enemies
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2. Hydroponics eliminates pests. Możliwe odpowiedzi: 1. water, 2. biodiversity, 3. vermin, 4. pets
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3. The cost of initial investment might appear exorbitant. Możliwe odpowiedzi: 1. unreasonable, 2. inspiring, 3. recurrent, 4. systematized
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4. In the hydroponic agricultural model, plants need to be constantly supervised. Możliwe odpowiedzi: 1. retained, 2. fed, 3. rearranged, 4. monitored
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5. Flexibility is one of the key factors in hydroponics. Możliwe odpowiedzi: 1. opening, 2. main, 3. local, 4. retained
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6. Vertical racking systems save space and increase productivity. Możliwe odpowiedzi: 1. Visual, 2. Horizontal, 3. Upright, 4. Standing
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Exercise 3

Drag the following words and their definitions.

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Exercise 4

Study the sentences below and decide if they are true or false. Use the information from the text and the interactive illustration in the above sections.

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  1. In the hydroponic agricultural model, the location of the farm is always the key element. TRUEFALSE
  2. Hydroponics does not rely on fossil fuels and their mining. TRUEFALSE
  3. Field farming relies upon the access to natural light, which often causes potential productivity problems. TRUEFALSE
  4. The horizontal location of the seedlings’ placement increases productivity and provides ideal conditions for their growth. TRUEFALSE
  5. Growth conditions are continually monitored and adjusted if necessity arises. TRUEFALSE
  6. In the majority of farms the use of herbicides is often on a par with the application of pesticides. TRUEFALSE
  7. Field farming relies on soil which constitutes the base for plants’ roots. TRUEFALSE
  8. The use of technology allows for continual checking of seedlings’ growth and facilitates high productivity levels. TRUEFALSE
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Exercise 5

Drag the following phrases into the sentences to make logical connections. There are 3 phrases which you do not need.

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  1. A hydroponic agricultural model is 1. a wide array of, 2. cater for, 3. tailored to, 4. tackled by, 5. deemed to, 6. derived from, 7. on a par with, 8. coexist with, 9. adjusted to future sustainability.
  2. Technical issues are immediately 1. a wide array of, 2. cater for, 3. tailored to, 4. tackled by, 5. deemed to, 6. derived from, 7. on a par with, 8. coexist with, 9. adjusted to specialists supervising the particular hydroponic farm.
  3. Indoor farming offers 1. a wide array of, 2. cater for, 3. tailored to, 4. tackled by, 5. deemed to, 6. derived from, 7. on a par with, 8. coexist with, 9. adjusted to options for plants’ arrangement.
  4. Constant monitoring of plants’ development means that the amount of nutrients is easily 1. a wide array of, 2. cater for, 3. tailored to, 4. tackled by, 5. deemed to, 6. derived from, 7. on a par with, 8. coexist with, 9. adjusted to plants’ current needs.
  5. In hydroponics, the farming is focused on plants and therefore the process is 1. a wide array of, 2. cater for, 3. tailored to, 4. tackled by, 5. deemed to, 6. derived from, 7. on a par with, 8. coexist with, 9. adjusted to plants’ demands.
  6. In the future, the traditional field farming will arguably be 1. a wide array of, 2. cater for, 3. tailored to, 4. tackled by, 5. deemed to, 6. derived from, 7. on a par with, 8. coexist with, 9. adjusted to vanish.
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Exercise 6

Complete the sentences with words that match the definitions in brackets.

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  2. Due to the elimination of the use of soil, vTu uzupełnij are not a problem in hydroponic farms.
  3. The plants’ development can be improved by providing the correct amount of fTu uzupełnij.
  4. What distinguishes hydroponic farming is the fact that it requires artificial lTu uzupełnij instead of natural lighting.
  5. The use of renewable energy resources allows for lowering otherwise eTu uzupełnij electricity bills.
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Exercise 7

Answer the questions in 4–5 sentences. Use the information from the text and interactive illustration.

  1. What is the key difference between growing plants in a greenhouse and the indoor space used in hydroponics? Explain.

  2. Based on the knowledge from the text and the interactive illustration, do you think that hydroponics will become the major agricultural model in the future? Why? Why not?

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Exercise 8

Hydroponic plant cultivation: the system of the future or a futuristic pipe dream? Write an essay in which you will discuss:

• the benefits of hydroponic plant cultivation;

• potential challenges or problems of the system.

Use between  200 and 250 words.

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