TOEFL ITP Reading set 011
Reading Comprehension practice — read the passage and choose the best answer.
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Many cities now keep honeybee colonies on rooftops, school
gardens, and quiet corners of parks. Urban beekeeping links
busy neighborhoods to food production in a surprising way.
Bees visit flowers on balconies, street trees, and market
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plots, then carry pollen that helps plants form fruit.
Without that work, city gardens would yield far less food
for local tables. Residents who join hive projects often
say they learn how closely insects and meals are connected.
Beekeepers place sturdy boxes where morning sun reaches
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the entrance but strong wind stays limited. They check the
frames every two weeks for eggs, stored honey, and signs
of disease. Smoke calms the colony during inspection so
workers can move slowly and avoid sudden swings. Neighbor
groups share tools and keep a shared calendar so no hive
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is forgotten during hot weeks. Training classes teach new
volunteers how to wear protective clothing and lift frames
safely. City permits may require a water source nearby so
bees do not crowd public fountains.
The harvest matters beyond jars of honey sold at weekend
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markets. Pollination supports tomatoes, berries, and herbs
grown in community plots and school beds. When bees thrive,
nearby restaurants can buy more produce from within the
same district. Some programs donate honey to food banks and
use hive tours to explain why pesticide spray schedules
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must stay careful near bloom times. Children who visit a
rooftop apiary often leave with a new respect for small
workers they once feared.
Urban beekeeping still faces challenges. Tall glass towers
can confuse bees that navigate by light patterns, and long
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dry seasons shrink the nectar supply. Responsible keepers
plant native flowers and limit chemical treatments when
possible. In the end, city hives show that food security
is not only a rural issue. Even dense neighborhoods can
support insects that help fill plates closer to home.