Practice TOEIC Reading Comprehension Test 017

Questions for TOEIC Reading Comprehension Practice Test 017

Question 1. What is the central theme of the passage?

(A) The benefits of urban development

(B) The problems with urban heat islands

(C) The socio-economic impact of green spaces

(D) The significance and advantages of green roofing systems

Question 2. What do green roofs help combat in urban areas?

(A) Air pollution

(B) Noise pollution

(C) The heat island effect

(D) Overpopulation

Question 3. Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a feature of green roofs?

(A) Small trees

(B) Waterfalls

(C) Grass patches

(D) Birds

Question 4. Why do green roofs contribute to energy savings?

(A) They reflect sunlight.

(B) They contain solar panels.

(C) They reduce the need for artificial temperature control.

(D) They are cheaper to install.

Question 5. What does the term "biodiversity" most likely refer to?

(A) The variety of life within an ecosystem.

(B) The process of building green roofs.

(C) The pattern of urban planning.

(D) The layout of gardens on roofs.