LIVING BUILDINGS - READING COMPREHENSION

Every year there are _______ people in the world

• more

• enough

Some people think there isn't enough _______ to grow food.

• sun

• land

In the "living tower" people will live and ______ food.

• sell

• grow

People will use water from the _______ to water the plants.

• apartments

• countryside

We will have to ______ different food in the future.

• adapt

• grow

What do people think will happen if we continue to grow food in the same way?

• If we continue to grow food in the same way, food will be delicious.

• If we continue to grow food in the same way, food won't be enough for people.

• If we continue to grow food in the same way, people will be fat

• If we continue to grow food in the same way, people won't be happy

What are two examples of the food that people will grow in the tower?

• Two examples of the food that people will grow in the tower are tomatoes and blackberries.

• Two examples of the food that people will grow in the tower are tomatoes and potatoes.

• Two examples of the food that people will grow in the tower are potatoes and strawberries.

• Two examples of the food that people will grow in the tower are tomatoes and strawberries.

In Jason Goldsmith’s opinion, how will “living towers” help the environment?

• He thinks if we grow food in cities, we won't need tomatoes and strawberries.

• He thinks if we grow food in cities, we won't be hungry.

• He thinks if we grow food in cities, we won't pollute our land and rivers.

• He thinks if we grow food in cities, we won't need farms in the countryside.

Why do other people disagree with Jason Goldsmith?

• Because they think it won't be possible to grow much food in cities.

• Because they think people need tomatoes and strawberries from the countryside.

• Because they think farms in the countryside are necessary.

• Because they think the food won't be healthy.

The plants in “living towers” will be ________

• carefully controlled.

• electronic.

• perfect.

• recycled.