Share Cambridge 18 Reading Test 1 and Listening Test 2
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What does aeroponic farming mean?
Growing plants without soil, using nutrient-rich water spr
Planting crops in very deep soil
Farming with only rainwater
Growing plants only in deserts
What does constraints in the passage mean?
Opportunities
Equipment
Benefits
Limitations or restrictions
The word pesticides refers to…
Chemicals used to kill insects or pests
Fertilisers for plant growth
Vitamins for plants
Natural soil nutrients
What does the phrase bear fruit mean in the passage?
To plant seeds
To sell fruit in the market
To decorate a rooftop with fruit
To start producing results or crops
What does virtuous mean in “aeroponic farming is virtuous”?
Morally good, beneficial, admirable
Traditional and old-fashioned
Expensive and difficult
Weak and unstable
In the listening, what does accommodation refer to?
A place where people live (housing, apartments, or homes).
From the reading passage, what does refrigerated mean in the phrase “2,000 refrigerated kilometres”?
Kept cold or chilled during transport to preserve freshness.
What does intensive farming mean?
Farming that uses high levels of chemicals, machinery, and resources to maximise production.
In the reading, what does nutrients mean when added to the water for plants?
Substances that feed and help plants grow, such as minerals or organic compounds.
The word yield is used in the passage — what does it mean in this context?
The total amount of crops or produce obtained from farming.
In the listening, what does the word layout mean when people talk about the design of the development?
The arrangement or plan of how buildings, roads, and spaces are organised.
What does drawback mean in the listening passage?
Drawback → A disadvantage, weakness, or negative aspect of something.
In the listening transcript, what does feedback mean?
Feedback → Comments, opinions, or reactions from people about a plan or idea.
What does the word commute mean?
Commute → To travel regularly between home and work or school.
What does facilities mean in the phrase “sports centre facilities”?
Facilities → Buildings, services, or equipment provided for a specific purpose (e.g., a sports centre’s swimming pool, gym, or courts).
