PART I: WRITTEN RECEPTION (70 points)

(ACCESS TO INFORMATION FROM WRITTEN TEXTS)

<small>מבנה קודם — נכלל רק חלק הבנת הנקרא (70 נק'); חלק הבנת הנשמע (30 נק') לא נכלל כי אין לו הקלטה.</small>

Read the text below and then answer questions 1–7.

COMMUNITY GARDENS*

I In the past few years, people started planting
community gardens. More and more people are
finding land in their neighborhoods and growing
gardens. They invite their neighbors and friends
5 to join them. Together they plant fruit trees,
vegetables and flowers. These gardens are popular
today because people want to do things outside
their homes. Also, many people want to grow
their own fruits and vegetables. In addition, some
10 people think it's healthier to eat the things that they
grow instead of the things that they buy.
II Every neighborhood can plant a garden. It's easy and doesn't cost a lot of money. All you need
is land, some seeds or young plants and people from the neighborhood who want to help. If you have
questions, a professional gardener can give advice. Every city has professional gardeners who will
15 teach you about the things you can plant and when the best time to plant them is.
III Community gardens have advantages, especially for children. In these gardens, children can
spend time outside and feel free. Also, they can learn about the things they plant. They will be happy
when they show their friends and family the potatoes and carrots and other things that they planted. In
addition, parents often organize activities in the gardens for their children.
20 IV Lisa Michaels is a teacher. She loves the community garden in her neighborhood. She thinks
that neighborhood gardening is a great idea for several reasons. One reason is that it makes you feel
good to be outside. It is also an excellent way to get to know other people.

* COMMUNITY GARDENS – גינות קהילתיות

<small>בטופס המקורי ההסבר מופיע גם בערבית.</small>

<small>בטופס המקורי יש ליד הטקסט תמונה עם הכיתוב: "Planting Young Plants / Photo by Greta Hoffman / From Pexels, photo 7728082". התמונה לא נדרשת כדי לענות על השאלות.</small>

<u>QUESTIONS</u> (70 points)
Answer questions 1–7 in <u>English</u> according to the text. In questions 1, 4, 5 and 7, circle the number of the correct answer. In the other questions, follow the instructions.