House plants add a natural touch. They are able to improve the air quality, brighten up a room,<br />and thus improve people's health and happiness. Nearly 72% of adults in the UK had a house<br />plant in their home, with this figure rising to 80% of 16-24 year olds. It seems young people are<br />driving the growth in the sales of house plants. According to research by the economist, more young<br />people are living in flats without a garden. Being able to care for something but not having too<br />much commitment is ideal for their lifestyle. But whatever their benefits, there are now<br />concerns that they might not be so good for the environment. Some are bought online and shipped<br />from overseas. Faye Kenworthy, co-founder of a community initiative that encourages people to<br />trade plants locally said, this costs energy like fuel and it is not eco-friendly. But botanists argue<br />that home delivery has less of an environmental impact than multiple trips to the garden center<br />in a car. Although some are not too concerned about the environmental impact, others are worried<br />about the plastic pots they are in and the type of fertilizer that some of them are grown in.<br />However, a sustainable approach to buying them may be the best way forward if we want to introduce<br />some natural greenery into our homes. Now listen again please. House plants add a natural touch.<br />They are able to improve the air quality, brighten up a room and thus improve people's health and<br />happiness. Nearly 72% of adults in the UK had a house plant in their home with this figure rising<br />to 80% of 16 to 24 year olds. It seems young people are driving the growth in the sales of house<br />plants. According to research by the economist, more young people are living in flats without a<br />garden. Being able to care for something but not having too much commitment is ideal for their<br />lifestyle. But whatever their benefits, there are now concerns that they might not be so good<br />for the environment. Some are bought online and shipped from overseas. They Kenworthy,<br />co-founder of a community initiative that encourages people to trade plants locally,<br />said, this costs energy like fuel and it is not eco-friendly. But botanists argue that home<br />delivery has less of an environmental impact than multiple trips to the garden center in a car.<br />Although some are not too concerned about the environmental impact, others are worried about<br />the plastic pots they are in and the type of fertilizer that some of them are grown in. However,<br />a sustainable approach to buying them may be the best way forward if we want to introduce some<br />natural greenery into our homes. Questions in the UK. What's the percentage of 16 to<br />24-year-olds that keep house plants? Why are young people in UK fond of house plants?<br />Why is Faye Kenworthy against purchasing house plants from overseas?<br />What does the passage talk about?
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A . 12%.B . 40%C . 72%.D . 80%.
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A . They are easy to take care of.B . They grow vigorously in gardens.C . They require specific commitment.D . They are helpful for economy.
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A . It multiplies shopping trips.B . It is a waste of energy.C . It encourages fertilizer use.D . It increases the demand for plastic.
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A . Impacts and approaches of pollution.B . Founders and missions of a community.C . Benefits and problems of houseplants.D . Studies and worries of an initiative.
