Cam 17 Listening Test 04 - Maple Syrup

What part of the tree is most likely tapped to collect sap?

• Leaves
• Bark
• Trunk
• Roots

Which of the following best describes the word indigenous?

• Grown using artificial chemicals
• Introduced from another country
• Native to a particular place
• Commonly found in supermarkets

Which of these tools is used to make a hole in a tree for sap collection?

• Shovel
• Drill
• Knife
• Rake

When the weather is described as scorching, what does it mean?

• Extremely cold
• Mild and humid
• Windy with light rain
• Very hot and dry

What is maple syrup made from?

• Tree bark
• Fermented fruit
• Tree sap
• Ground leaves

If a tube is inserted into the tree, what has been done?

• The tube has been painted
• The tube has been removed
• The tube has been placed inside
• The tube has been bent

What does the word diameter refer to?

• The total height of a tree
• The color of a leaf
• The width across a circle
• The temperature in summer

What might happen if the bark of a tree is damaged?

• It will help the tree grow faster
• The tree may become infected
• The leaves will fall in winter
• The roots will become stronger

What is the main reason for boring holes into maple trees?

• To fertilize the roots
• To collect rainwater
• To allow sap to flow out
• To make the tree grow faster