Questions 11-20
Complete the notes below.
Write NO MORE THAN TWO WORDS for each answer.
Above ground ponds:
Below ground ponds:
Overflow pipe: used for normal conditions
The answer is stress. The script states: "Ponds are really much more than just water - they are soothing, mystical, beautiful, cooling and can really be a great way to remove our daily stress." This clearly indicates that relaxing by a pond is considered a great way to relieve daily stress, making 'stress' the correct answer.
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Ponds are really much more than just water - they are soothing, mystical, beautiful, cooling and can really be a great way to remove our daily stress.
The answer is wildlife. The passage says: "Ponds create a beautiful oasis and an eco-friendly environment that attracts all types of wildlife, and can be a peaceful home for fish, frogs, birds and many other animals." 'Wildlife' is the term used to describe animals such as fish, frogs, and birds that are attracted to ponds.
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Ponds create a beautiful oasis and an eco-friendly environment that attracts all types of wildlife, and can be a peaceful home for fish, frogs, birds and many other animals.
The answer is sounds. The script says: "Let's take a look at the two different types of ponds, both of which give us water, soothing sounds and various wildlife attractions." This confirms that the soothing aspect one hears by the pond is the 'sounds', which is the correct answer.
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Let's take a look at the two different types of ponds, both of which give us water, soothing sounds and various wildlife attractions.
The answer is attractive. According to the script: "Now, let's look first at the above ground ponds. These are rather small ponds that can be built in many different areas of your property and look very attractive." Thus, 'attractive' is the correct answer for describing the appearance of above ground ponds.
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Now, let's look first at the above ground ponds. These are rather small ponds that can be built in many different areas of your property and look very attractive.
The answer is liner. The passage points out: "These ponds use a liner to hold the water." This makes it clear that a 'liner' is used to stop the water from escaping in above ground ponds.
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These ponds use a liner to hold the water.
The answer is swimming pool. The script specifies: "They work as a closed system, similar to a swimming pool, where we have the liner to contain the water and a pump to circulate the water." This makes it clear that an above ground pond works in much the same way as a swimming pool.
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They work as a closed system, similar to a swimming pool, where we have the liner to contain the water and a pump to circulate the water.
The answer is pump. The script states: "They work as a closed system, similar to a swimming pool, where we have the liner to contain the water and a pump to circulate the water." Therefore, a 'pump' is used to move the water around the pond.
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They work as a closed system, similar to a swimming pool, where we have the liner to contain the water and a pump to circulate the water.
The answer is earth. In the script, it says: "The below ground ponds are built using earth with high clay content to retain the water." Therefore, below ground ponds are built with 'earth' that contains a lot of clay.
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The below ground ponds are built using earth with high clay content to retain the water.
The answer is poor. The script states: "A good watershed comes from a grassy field or woodland, while a poor watershed would come from planted fields, fields filled with cows or sheep, or from populated areas." Therefore, fields used for farming are described as 'poor' watersheds in the context of pond construction.
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A good watershed comes from a grassy field or woodland, while a poor watershed would come from planted fields, fields filled with cows or sheep, or from populated areas.
The answer is emergency. The passage explains: "Generally, an overflow pipe is used to keep the level of the pond water steady during regular rainy weather. But, an emergency pipe is also needed for more serious rain, such as major thunderstorms, hurricanes and even melting snow." Therefore, 'emergency' is the answer for the kind of pipe used for extreme weather conditions.
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But, an emergency pipe is also needed for more serious rain, such as major thunderstorms, hurricanes and even melting snow.
