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V. LISTENING
Creating a compost pile
1. Match the words and phrases (1-5) with the pictures (a-e).
| 1. compost: a mixture of naturally decomposed plants, food, etc. that can be added to soil to help plants grow | a.  |
| 2. layer: a piece of material or amount of something between two other things | b.  |
| 3. household waste: waste material produced in home environment | c.  |
| 4. fruit peel: the thick skin of some fruits and vegetables | d.  |
| 5. pile: a number of things that have been placed on top of each other | e.  |
2. Listen to a conversation about the main steps in creating a compost pile. Number the pictures in order.
1. _____ 2. _____ 3. _____ 4. __e___ 5. _____
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3. Listen again. Decide whether the statements are true (T) or false (F).
| T | F | |
| 1. Use dry leaves as green materials. | ||
| 2. Use fruit peels as green materials. | ||
| 3. Add additional layers in the same order. | ||
| 4. Leave the pile dry for many days. | ||
| 5. Add chemical fertilisers. |
4. Work in groups. Discuss these questions.
How do you manage your household and garden waste? Is it environmentally friendly?
