Real or Fake?

In December, many people put up their Christmas trees.

Read the following words and phrases and their definitions.

• artificial - not natural or real
• the real deal - something that is real, not fake
• price-wise - with regard to the price; as far as the price is concerned
• reusable - able to be used again
• assembly - the act of putting the parts of something together
• to chop down - to cut (a tree, bush, etc.) at the bottom so that it falls to the ground
• memorable - very good or special and worth remembering
• environment - the natural world (the air, water, and land in or on which people, animals, and plants live)
• mulch - straw, leaves, or small pieces of wood that are spread over the ground in a garden to protect the plants
• downside - the aspect of something which is not so positive, pleasant, or useful

First read the assignment. Next watch the video. Take notes to help you do the assignment.

1. Are there more artificial or real Christmas trees in American homes?


2. Which Christmas trees are more expensive: the real ones or the artificial ones?


3. Which Christmas tree is easier to set up?


4. Is cutting down a tree at a farm bad for the planet? Explain your answer.


5. After how many years is using an artifical tree less bad for the environment?