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These days, cities are becoming greener. There are many ways to make cities greener and we'll look into two of them.
Green buildings These buildings often interest people 1.
because
they are different from the other buildings around. These buildings are covered with many different 2.
kinds
(kind) of plants, unlike most other buildings in cities.
What are the benefits of having plants on buildings? First, the buildings covered with plants are 3.
more beautiful
(beautiful) than the common ones to look at. Second, just as we find peace in nature, the plants help us to feel peaceful. Third, plant-covered buildings are good 4.
for
our health.
City farming These days more and more people are becoming city farmers and they often grow enough food 5.
to feed
(feed) their whole family. They grow their fruits and vegetables on their rooftops or in their empty yards and provide food for 6.
themselves
(them). This can help to save energy and reduce air pollution 7.
easily
(easy). City farming has another benefit, too. It can help to improve 8.
the
relationships among people in the neighbourhood. While working together on their farms, people become friends.
City farms in the future As a city 9.
grows
(grow) bigger, it will need more food. Large cities, such as New York, Chicago, and London, 10.
have started
(start) city farming projects already. City farms are not a far-off dream. You are going to see them in your cities sooner than you think.
