Question

reading (comprehension and vocabulary) (continued)
5 so what can be used to replace the lawn? anything used must let air pass through. this means it cannot be concrete. it cannot be a building or a pool. most people use native plants that need little water or care. these include flowers, grasses and ferns, and even trees. because they are native, these plants attract birds. they also blend in with the land. these kinds of plants need 80 percent less water than lawns. they need a lot less care, too. most people combine these plants with stone and mulch to make the land look nice.
6 this is called \dry landscaping.\ it combines native plants and proper care. it needs little or no water. the goal is beautiful land that saves both energy and water. this works well in dry places.

1. which meaning of practice fits the way it is used in paragraph 2?

a the repeated performance of an activity or skill
b a session for learning or improving a skill
c a usual way of doing something
d the business of a doctor or lawyer

1. why are golf courses \even worse\ than grass lawns?

a they require cutting down native trees and plants.
b they waste even more water, labor, and fertilizers.
c they cost too much money to create and maintain.
d they only serve people who can afford to play golf.

1. according to the passage, what causes a lawn - removal program participant to qualify for a rebate?

a submitting a low water bill
b planting native flowers
c owning a small yard
d passing the inspection

Explanation:

For question 7, "practice" in the context of a common way of doing something (like a usual method) fits. For question 8, golf courses are worse as they waste more water, labor, and fertilizers. For question 9, passing the inspection (as per program requirements) causes a participant to qualify for a rebate.

Answer:

1. C. a usual way of doing something
2. B. They waste even more water, labor, and fertilizers.
3. D. passing the inspection