Read the following passage, then answer the questions: Reviews: The land of flowers Since the early 1950s, more and more flowers have been grown in Holland. The country is now the main producer of flowers in Europe. Although the climate makes it easy to grow flowers outside for more than six months of the year, most flowers are grown in special glass houses, where the temperature can be controlled. The quality of flowers grown in Holland is very high because most flower growers specialise in one or two types of plants. Twelve thousand different flowers and plants are grown in Holland, and every year new types are developed. Growers also share information with each other so that their businesses become more successful. Most of the flowers grown in Holland are exported to other European countries. It is not unusual to see huge flower lorries from Holland in British towns and cities delivering flowers to shops and supermarkets. A- Answer the following questions: 1. How long has flower growing been an important industry in Holland? ………………………………………………………………………………… 2. Where are most flowers grown in Holland? ………………………………………………………………………………… 3. How many different kinds of flowers and plants are grown in Holland? ………………………………………………………………………………… B- Choose the best answer from a, b, c or d: 4. Why are flowers from Holland of such high quality? a- Because the climate in Holland is very good. b- Because they are grown in glass houses. c- Because the growers specialise. d- Because growers share information with each other. 5. How are most flowers from Holland delivered to shops in other countries? a- By road. b- By rail. c- By air. d- By post.
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