PTE Express

Practice session

Read the passage, then answer the question. Many city governments are encouraging residents to plant trees along their streets. Trees provide shade that lowers summer temperatures, absorb rainwater that would otherwise flood drains, and remove pollutants from the air. Although planting and maintaining trees costs money, studies show that the long-term savings on cooling and flood control are far greater. What is the main idea of the passage?

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