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Cambridge 18 Reading Test 1 and Listening Test 2

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  • 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.
  • In the listening transcript, what does feedback mean?
    Feedback → Comments, opinions, or reactions from people about a plan or idea.
  • What does drawback mean in the listening passage?
    Drawback → A disadvantage, weakness, or negative aspect of something.
  • What does virtuous mean in “aeroponic farming is virtuous”?
    Weak and unstable
    Morally good, beneficial, admirable
    Traditional and old-fashioned
    Expensive and difficult
  • What does the phrase bear fruit mean in the passage?
    To plant seeds
    To decorate a rooftop with fruit
    To sell fruit in the market
    To start producing results or crops
  • 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).
  • 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.
  • What does aeroponic farming mean?
    Growing plants without soil, using nutrient-rich water spr
    Farming with only rainwater
    Growing plants only in deserts
    Planting crops in very deep soil
  • What does intensive farming mean?
    Farming that uses high levels of chemicals, machinery, and resources to maximise production.
  • In the listening, what does accommodation refer to?
    A place where people live (housing, apartments, or homes).
  • The word pesticides refers to…
    Chemicals used to kill insects or pests
    Fertilisers for plant growth
    Natural soil nutrients
    Vitamins for plants
  • What does the word commute mean?
    Commute → To travel regularly between home and work or school.
  • What does constraints in the passage mean?
    Limitations or restrictions
    Opportunities
    Equipment
    Benefits
  • From the reading passage, what does refrigerated mean in the phrase “2,000 refrigerated kilometres”?
    Kept cold or chilled during transport to preserve freshness.
  • 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.
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