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Practice Listening: Multiple Choice, Multiple Answers ID: #34283 Short Treehouses

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The temporary buildings or structures constructed on mature trees, above ground level, are known as tree houses. These small structures are usually built for leisure or as a retreat. They can also provide safety from wild animals if they are built in a forest. They are considered to be eco-friendly houses because the trees do not need to be cut down for them to work as habitats. Furthermore, various techniques by which the houses can be tied to or set on trees causing the least damage can be applied. Stilts and struts are also used to support tree houses so that there is less stress on the tree body. These are fixed to the ground with nails, which helps avoid unwanted punctures in the tree body. Also, stay rods keep the house elevated by relieving weights. The most non-invasive methods of securing trees are tension and friction fasteners, which do not include nails, screws, or bolts, which damage trees, and which invasive methods do require.

Which of the following are true statements about tree houses?

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Treehouses are not usually built for permanent dwellers. Treehouses are popular all over the world, especially in coastal areas. Treehouses are not taxed by the government, as long as trees are not damaged beyond a certain point. The placing of structures on mature and well-developed trees is no child play; it requires a lot of planning, in order to cause the least damage to trees. Treehouses are a major attraction for toddlers and children since they do not pose any kind of danger.

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Option 1: "Treehouses are not usually built for permanent dwellers."

Explanation: The text states that tree houses are small structures built for leisure or as a retreat, indicating they are not intended for permanent living. This aligns with the idea that they are temporary and not designed for long-term habitation.

Option 2: "Treehouses are popular all over the world, especially in coastal areas."

Explanation: The text does not mention the popularity of tree houses in coastal areas or globally. Therefore, this statement lacks supporting information from the text.

Option 3: "Treehouses are not taxed by the government, as long as trees are not damaged beyond a certain point."

Explanation: The text does not discuss taxation related to tree houses or any conditions under which they might be taxed. This makes the statement unsupported and irrelevant.

Option 4: "The placing of structures on mature and well-developed trees is no child play; it requires a lot of planning, in order to cause the least damage to trees."

Explanation: The text emphasizes the need for various techniques to minimize damage to trees when constructing tree houses. This indicates that careful planning is necessary, supporting the correctness of this statement.

Option 5: "Treehouses are a major attraction for toddlers and children since they do not pose any kind of danger."

Explanation: The text does not mention tree houses being specifically safe for toddlers or children, nor does it imply that they pose no danger. Thus, this statement is misleading and unsupported.

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