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Academic lecture with notes and matching · 10 questions

How city trees cope with heat

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A lecturer explains an original fictional study of street trees and summer heat. This is a short skill exercise, not a full IELTS test. You can pause, replay and change speed while learning.

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2. Answer 10 questions

Complete notes using at most TWO WORDS or a NUMBER, and match findings or advice where shown.

1. Actual study duration: ___ months

At most 2 words · spelling matters; capitalisation does not.

2. Number of trees included: ___

At most 2 words · spelling matters; capitalisation does not.

3. Basic measure of tree size: trunk ___

At most 2 words · spelling matters; capitalisation does not.

4. Sensors recorded conditions every ___

At most 2 words · spelling matters; capitalisation does not.

5. Match the location with the lowest afternoon leaf temperatures.

Matching group: Study findings and advice

6. Material that helped soil retain water: wood ___

At most 2 words · spelling matters; capitalisation does not.

7. Match the effect of more frequent watering.

Matching group: Study findings and advice

8. Match the researchers' planting recommendation.

Matching group: Study findings and advice

9. Sensor readings were missing for ___ days

At most 2 words · spelling matters; capitalisation does not.

10. Future work will compare three ___

At most 2 words · spelling matters; capitalisation does not.

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