Ontario Gardening Business (Listening Practice) (High Intermediate)
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- May 25
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Updated: Jul 18
Ontario Gardening Business
Listen to the following text and choose the correct answer:
I. Vocabulary:
1. Landscape (noun/verb):
Definition: To improve the appearance of a piece of land by changing its design, planting trees, or adding lawns.
2. Climate (noun):
Definition: The general weather conditions of a specific region over a long period.
3. Challenge (noun):
Definition: A difficult task or problem that tests a person's ability.
4. Industry (noun):
Definition: A specific branch of business, trade, or manufacture (for example, the landscaping industry).
5. Transforming (verb/adjective):
Definition: Changing the form, look, or character of something completely, usually for the better.
6. Trend (noun):
Definition: A general direction in which something is developing or changing; a popular choice.
7. Sustainable (adjective):
Definition: Involving methods that do not harm the environment or deplete natural resources.
8. Eco-friendly (adjective):
Definition: Not harmful to the environment.
9. Chemicals (noun):
Definition: Substances used in farming and gardening to kill pests or help plants grow, which can sometimes harm nature.
10. Native plants (noun):
Definition: Plants that naturally belong to and grow in a specific local area or ecosystem.
11. Survive (verb):
Definition: To continue to live or exist, especially after a difficult situation or harsh weather.
12. Incredibly (adverb):
Definition: Extremely; used to emphasize that something is very surprising or difficult to believe.
13. Expenses (noun):
Definition: The money that you spend on something, such as running a business.
14. Snow removal (noun):
Definition: The job or business of clearing snow away from roads, driveways, and sidewalks.
14. Rewarding (adjective):
Definition: Providing personal satisfaction or giving a good feeling because it is important or useful.
II. Choose the correct answer:
1. What is the main idea of this talk?
A) How to grow beautiful flowers in the winter.
B) The challenges and trends of running an Ontario gardening business.
C) Why people should stop using water in their gardens.
D) The best places to buy landscaping tools.
2. Why is the Ontario climate a challenge for this business?
A) It rains too much all year round.
B) The summer season is too long and hot.
C) The outdoor working season is very short.
D) Plants cannot grow in Ontario soil.
3. What weather danger does the speaker mention in the spring?
A) Heavy snowstorms in July
B) A sudden frost in May
C) A lack of sunlight
D) High winds in October
4. What are more clients asking for nowadays?
A) Artificial grass
B) Expensive chemical sprays
C) Eco-friendly and sustainable yards
D) Tropical plants from warm countries
5. Why are native Ontario plants a good choice for customers?
A) They look exactly like plastic plants.
B) They survive local weather well and use less water.
C) They grow only during the winter months.
D) They are very difficult to take care of.
6. What does the speaker mean by "sustainable" gardening?
A) environmentally friendly Gardening.
B) Gardening that costs a lot of money.
C) Gardening that is done completely indoors.
D) Gardening that takes a long time to finish.
7. What happens to the business when the ground freezes?
A) The owner goes on vacation until next year.
B) Outdoor gardening work stops.
C) Plants grow much faster.
D) Customers pay double the price.
8. How can a gardening business survive the winter months?
A) By closing the business permanently.
B) By planning ahead or doing winter work, like snow removal.
C) By continuing to plant flowers in the frozen ground.
D) By asking the government to change the weather.
9. How does the speaker feel about their work?
A) They find it boring and want to quit.
B) They think it is easy and requires no effort.
C) They think it is hard work but very rewarding.
D) They are angry about the high cost of plants.
10. What is a key lesson for someone starting this business?
A) You only need to work during the winter.
B) You must be prepared for seasonal changes and weather risks.
C) Native plants are too dangerous to use in Ontario.
D) Spring is the quietest time of the year.
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