Part IV – INSTRUCTIONS (16 points)

Read the questions below and match them to the answers that follow. (2 points each)

קראו את השאלות שמופיעות והתאימו אותן לתשובות. (2 נק' לכל אחת) اقرأ الأسئلة التالية ولاءمها للإجابات. (درجتان لكل منها)

Taking Care of Mold in Your House

Questions:

1. Why is there mold on the walls and ceilings of my house?
2. Why is it bad to have mold in my house?
3. How can I prevent mold from growing in my house?
4. What can I do to prevent mold from developing in the bathroom?
5. What is the best way to clean mold if I see it?
6. What should I avoid when I clean mold?
7. What should I do if the mold in my house keeps coming back?
8. How can I prevent mold from growing in the plants in my house?

Answers: a. Every time someone takes a shower, wipe the walls of the bathroom. b. Use vinegar or liquid soap to wipe away the mold and dry the area well. c. Make sure not to water the plants too often and put them in a place with enough sunlight. d. Mold may be growing because there is moisture and not enough fresh air in your home. e. Mold can cause health problems such as asthma and can damage walls and furniture. f. Keep your home dry by fixing water leaks and by keeping the humidity under 60%. g. Never wipe mold with a dry cloth. Wiping with a dry cloth will create more mold. h. If you clean up the mold but it continues growing, call an expert to take care of it.