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Practice Reading: Multiple Choice, Multiple Answers ID: #36286 The temporary buildings

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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's 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 indicates that tree houses are constructed for leisure or as a retreat, which implies they are not intended for permanent living. This aligns with the main idea that tree houses serve temporary purposes rather than being permanent residences.

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 and is not substantiated by the text.

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

Explanation: There is no information in the text regarding taxation of tree houses or conditions under which they might be taxed. This makes the statement unsupported and irrelevant to the content provided.

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

Explanation: The text emphasizes the need for careful planning to minimize damage to trees when constructing tree houses. This is supported by the mention of various techniques and methods that ensure the least impact on the tree, confirming 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 address the safety of tree houses for toddlers or children, nor does it suggest that they are a major attraction for this age group. Thus, this statement is not supported by the text.

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