VOICED : In Lebanon a garden blooms on former trash mountain

The video discusses a landmark in Lebanon's ancient port city, known for its crusader castle and market, which became a nuisance due to a large dump created during the civil war. Mayor Mohammed Al Saudi initiated a project to transform the dump into a public park with a seawall and olive trees. Despite criticism about losing beaches, officials believe the project will inspire similar efforts across Lebanon, which has over 650 rubbish dumps.

What was one of the major issues caused by the dump in Lebanon's ancient port city?

• It attracted tourists.

• It was a source of fresh water.

• It was a popular picnic spot.

• It caused terrible smells and fires.

What initiative did Mayor Mohammed Al Saudi undertake to address the dump problem?

• He organized a music festival.

• He pledged to deal with the dump by removing trash and planting grass.

• He built a new shopping mall.

• He opened a new airport.

What feature is included in the new public park project?

• A large swimming pool.

• A roller coaster.

• A small amphitheater.

• A zoo.

What was one criticism of the project to transform the dump?

• It was too expensive.

• It did not include any trees.

• It resulted in the loss of city beaches.

• It was completed too quickly.

How many rubbish dumps of varying sizes does Lebanon have?

• Less than 100

• Around 200

• More than 650

• Exactly 500