Class 7 Title: Practice Test: Section 2 Reading
Subtitle: Class 7
Presented by: Fatima
Contact Information: blackboarder1@gmail.com

Practice Test:
Section 2 Reading

• Overview of Section 2:
Generally involves more complex texts with a focus on descriptive or instructive content

Example:
articles, brochures

• Emphasis on understanding specific details and recognizing the writer’s purpose

• Approach:
Read the passage carefully and identify key themes

• Time management:
How to divide time between reading and answering questions

• Strategies:
Combining skimming for main ideas with scanning for details

• Provide students with a passage for Section 2

• Allow time for students to answer the questions under exam conditions

• Encourage students to apply the strategies discussed in previous classes

Sample Passage

Title: The Rise of Urban Gardening

Urban gardening has become increasingly popular in cities around the world. With limited space and a growing interest in sustainable living, more people are turning to gardening as a way to produce their own food and green their environments. Urban gardens can be found on rooftops, balconies, and even in community plots. These gardens not only provide fresh produce but also contribute to the well-being of city dwellers by offering green spaces in densely populated areas. Studies have shown that urban gardening can reduce stress, improve air quality, and foster a sense of community.

Urban gardeners face several challenges, including limited space, soil quality, and access to water. To overcome these obstacles, many gardeners use innovative techniques such as vertical gardening, container gardening, and rainwater harvesting. Vertical gardening, for instance, involves growing plants upward rather than outward, making efficient use of limited space. Container gardening allows plants to be grown in pots or other containers, making it possible to garden on a balcony or windowsill. Rainwater harvesting systems collect and store rainwater for irrigation, reducing reliance on municipal water supplies.

Despite these challenges, the benefits of urban gardening are significant. Not only does it provide fresh, locally-grown food, but it also helps to reduce the urban heat island effect, increase biodiversity, and promote environmental sustainability. As cities continue to grow, urban gardening is likely to play an increasingly important role in making urban areas more livable.

Questions

1. What is one reason urban gardening has become popular?

2. Where can urban gardens be found?

3. What are some benefits of urban gardening mentioned in the passage?

4. What is vertical gardening?

5. How does rainwater harvesting benefit urban gardeners?

• Review the answers with the students, highlighting common errors

• Discuss specific question types such as matching information, sentence completion, and multiple-choice questions

• Provide feedback on any challenging aspects of the passage

• Offer tips on improving accuracy and speed for future practice

Next Class: Managing Time in the Reading Section

See you in the next class!