Level A1 – BeginnerCEFR A1
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- Vines climb trees and other plants.
- They twine and attach as they grow.
- This helps them reach sunlight and air.
- Vines can block light for the host.
- They can reduce water and food flow.
- Scientists study how vines attach to plants.
- This work is important for trees and forests.
- Researchers used common bean vines in experiments.
Difficult words
- vine — A climbing plant that grows on other plants.vines
- twine — To twist around something while growing.
- attach — To join or fasten one thing to another.
- host — A plant that supports another plant.
- reduce — To make smaller or less of something.
- scientist — A person who studies nature or conducts research.Scientists
- experiment — A test or trial to learn new information.experiments
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Discussion questions
- Do you see vines on trees where you live?
- Have you seen vines that block light?
- Do you think vines help or harm trees?
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