39 - Gardens and gardening

Question 1

acquire

Answer 1

to obtain something by buying it or being given it
e.g.
Manning hoped to acquire valuable works of art as cheaply as possible.
The council acquired the land using a compulsory purchase order.

Question 2

country cottage

Answer 2

A country cottage is a type of small house typically found in rural or semi-rural areas.

Question 3

wildlife

Answer 3

animals and plants growing in natural conditions
measures to protect the area’s wildlife
the destruction of wildlife habitats

Question 4

slope

Answer 4

1) a piece of ground or a surface that slopes
a steep slope
a gentle (=not steep) slope

2) the angle at which something slopes in relation to a flat surface
a slope of 30 degrees

Question 5

pond

Answer 5

small area of fresh water that is smaller than a lake, that is either natural or artificially made

Question 6

greenhouse

Answer 6

a glass building used for growing plants that need warmth, light, and protection

Question 7

intended (for sth)

Answer 7

planned or designed for sth
e.g.
This medication is intended for the treatment of high blood pressure.

Question 8

tropical

Answer 8

coming from or existing in the hottest parts of the world
the tropical rain forests
tropical fruit

Question 9

shed

Answer 9

a small building, often made of wood, used especially for storing things
a tool shed
a cattle shed

Question 10

hollow

Answer 10

having an empty space inside
a hollow tree

Question 11

wood (also the woods)

Answer 11

(also the woods) a small forest
a walk in the woods

Question 12

compost

Answer 12

a mixture of decayed plants, leaves etc used to improve the quality of soil

Question 13

cut sth back

Answer 13

cut something ↔ back to remove the top part of a plant in order to help it to grow
Cut back the shoots in spring to encourage bushier growth.

Question 14

bush

Answer 14

a plant with many thin branches growing up from the ground
a rose bush
The child was hiding in the bushes

Question 15

dig

Answer 15

to move earth, snow etc, or to make a hole in the ground, using a spade or your hands
dig a hole/trench/grave etc
They dig a small hole in the sand to bury their eggs.
dig down
Dig down about 6 inches.
dig for
birds digging for worms

Question 16

muddy

Answer 16

covered with mud or containing mud
Take your boots off outside if they’re muddy.

Question 17

muddy

Answer 17

covered with mud or containing mud
Take your boots off outside if they’re muddy.

Question 18

mow

Answer 18

to cut grass using a machine
It’s time to mow the lawn again.

Question 19

lawn

Answer 19

an area of ground in a garden or park that is covered with short grass
I spent all morning mowing the lawn (=cutting the grass).

Question 20

weed (v)

Answer 20

to remove unwanted plants from a garden or other place
weeding (n) do some weeding

Question 21

put your feet up

Answer 21

to relax, especially by sitting with your feet supported on something
e.g.
Take off your coat and put your feet up.

Question 22

hedge

Answer 22

a row of small bushes or trees growing close together, usually dividing one field or garden from another