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3. “Trees Can Talk” by Robin Black is

1) a book of Native American folk stories.
2) a bestselling psychological thriller.
3) a scientific book written by a biologist.
 

4. The word “mindset” in “That mindset – comparing trees to people – is exactly the problem” is closest in its meaning to

1) “way of thinking”.
2) “word combination”.
3) “scientific experiment”.
 

5. According to Robin, scientists

1) always knew that trees could communicate.
2) have just proven that trees can communicate.
3) are suspecting that trees might communicate.
 

6. According to Robin, when a tree is already attacked by insects, it produces chemicals, which

1) defend it from the insects.
2) tell other trees of the attack.
3) serve as medicine for it.
 

7. The presenter spells the word “mast” because

1) he is not sure he heard it correctly.
2) he wants to write it down correctly.
3) he thinks he needs to correct the guest.
 

8. Pecan trees produce nuts

1) regularly every season.
2) with no visible regularity.
3) depending on the weather.
 

9. We can see from the interview, that the presenter

1) himself is not a very clever person and asks stupid questions.
2) is a specialist in biology and makes the interview too technical.
3) makes sure the listeners understand what the guest is saying.