Part 4Listen and answer questions 31-40.
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SECTION 4

Questions 31-40

Complete the notes below.

Write NO MORE THAN TWO WORDS for each answer.

THE URBAN LANDSCAPE

Two areas of focus:
  • the effect of vegetation on the urban climate
  • ways of planning our 31 better
Large-scale impact of trees:
  • they can make cities more or less 32
  • in summer they can make cities cooler
  • they can make inland cities more 33
Local impact of trees:
  • they can make local areas
    • more 34
    • cooler
    • more humid
    • less windy
    • less 35
Comparing trees and buildings

Temperature regulation:

  • trees evaporate water through their 36
  • building surfaces may reach high temperatures

Wind force:

  • tall buildings cause more wind at 37 level
  • trees 38 the wind force

Noise:

  • trees have a small effect on traffic noise
  • 39 frequency noise passes through trees
Important points to consider:
  • trees require a lot of sunlight, water and 40 to grow