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THE RISE OF URBAN BEEKEEPING
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Beekeeping has become a surprisingly (0) popular activity in cities across the world, and it is easy to see its (17) ______ appeal. What was once considered a purely rural occupation has now become a common sight on the rooftops of offices, hotels and even schools. APPEAL
One of the main reasons for this (18) ______ growth is public concern about the decline in bee populations. GROW
Scientists have provided plenty of (19) ______ evidence to show that fewer bees could have a serious impact on global food supplies, since many crops depend on them for pollination. CONVINCE
City authorities have therefore become increasingly (20) ______ of urban hives, and in many places it is now perfectly legal to keep bees on a rooftop or in a garden. SUPPORT
However, beginners are often (21) ______ about the amount of care that bees actually require. UNAWARE
Experienced beekeepers stress that (22) ______ is essential; hives must be checked on a regular basis throughout the warmer months. RESPONSIBLE
Local honey producers say that the (23) ______ of urban honey has improved dramatically as more people have taken up the hobby seriously. AVAILABLE
In the long run, this growing (24) ______ between city dwellers and nature may help to protect bee populations for future generations. CONNECT
✏️ Questions
What was once considered a purely rural occupation has now become a common sight on the rooftops of offices, hotels and even schools. It is easy to see its ______ appeal.
a) APPEAL
One of the main reasons for this ______ growth is public concern about the decline in bee populations.
a) GROW
Scientists have provided plenty of ______ evidence to show that fewer bees could have a serious impact on global food supplies.
a) CONVINCE
City authorities have therefore become increasingly ______ of urban hives, and in many places it is now perfectly legal to keep bees.
a) SUPPORT
However, beginners are often ______ about the amount of care that bees actually require.
a) UNAWARE
Experienced beekeepers stress that ______ is essential; hives must be checked on a regular basis throughout the warmer months.
a) RESPONSIBLE
Local honey producers say that the ______ of urban honey has improved dramatically as more people have taken up the hobby seriously.
a) AVAILABLE
In the long run, this growing ______ between city dwellers and nature may help to protect bee populations for future generations.
a) CONNECT
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