PROCEDURE 2

Planting a tree is not as simple as just digging a hole and throwing the tree in it. If you want the tree you are planting to survive and thrive, here's what to do.

Steps

1.       Select the right time of year; do not plant in late dry season because the heat will stress the plant and may cause it to die. The best time to plant a tree is at the beginning of the wet season.

2.       Choose  a  suitable  tree  for  the  region,  climate,  and space.

3.       Prepare the hole. Take a suitable shovel and dig a hole that is 2-3 times the width of the root ball.

4.       Place the tree into the hole gently – do not throw or drop it.

5.       Use some composted manure if needed. Avoid using a

6.       commercial fertilizer; it tends to over boost the tree and make it less likely to do well over the long term.

7.       Water the newly planted tree; then cover the planting     hole with shredded hardwood or leaf mulch; and water it again.

8.       After the planting is finished come back in about an hour and water one more time.

9.       Stake the tree if necessary, for about the first year. Staking protects the tree against blowing over in the wind.

Adapted from http://www.wikihow.com/Plant-a-Tree

1.    What do we need to prepare the hole?

1. A.      A stake.
2. B.      A shovel.
3. C.      A fertilizer.
4. D.      A root ball.

2.    “Place the tree into the hole gently.” What does the underlined word mean?

A.   Hurriedly.

B.    Quickly.

C.    Silently.

D.   Calmly.

3.         What can we conclude from the text?

1. A.      Staking is needed to protect the tree against the heat.
2. B.      Composted manure will over boost the newly planted tree.
3. C.      A commercial fertilizer is not good for the tree over the long period.
4. D.      Choosing a suitable tree for the region, climate and space is not necessary.
5.