Proposal: Green Roofs for Our City
Taklif: shahrimiz uchun yashil tomlar
Sarlavha va pastdagi so‘zlarga qarang. Matn nima haqida bo‘lishi mumkin? Bir daqiqa o‘ylab ko‘ring — bu miyani o‘qishga tayyorlaydi.
Arxitektura talabasi shahar hokimligiga yashil tomlar loyihasini taklif qiladi.
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Dear Mr Abdurakhmanov, I am writing to you as a final-year architecture student at the Tashkent Institute of Architecture and Civil Engineering, and as a lifelong resident of the city, to propose a project that I believe could significantly improve the quality of life in Tashkent: a city-wide programme to encourage green roofs on public and residential buildings.
Hurmatli Abdurahmonov janoblari, sizga Toshkent arxitektura-qurilish institutining bitiruvchi kurs talabasi va shaharning butun umr yashovchisi sifatida Toshkentda hayot sifatini sezilarli darajada yaxshilashi mumkin deb hisoblagan loyihani taklif qilish uchun yozyapman: jamoat va turar-joy binolarida yashil tomlarni rag‘batlantirish bo‘yicha shahar miqyosidagi dastur.
As you will be aware, summer temperatures in Tashkent regularly exceed forty degrees, and the number of extremely hot days has increased noticeably over the past twenty years. Large areas of concrete, asphalt and dark roofing absorb heat during the day and release it at night, making the city several degrees warmer than the surrounding countryside. This effect, known as the urban heat island, increases energy use for air conditioning and poses a serious health risk, particularly for older people and young children.
Ma’lumki, Toshkentda yozgi harorat muntazam ravishda qirq darajadan oshadi va so‘nggi yigirma yil ichida o‘ta issiq kunlar soni sezilarli darajada ko‘paygan. Beton, asfalt va to‘q rangli tom qoplamalarining katta maydonlari kunduzi issiqlikni yutib, kechasi chiqaradi va shaharni atrofdagi qishloq joylardan bir necha daraja issiqroq qiladi. Shahar issiqlik oroli deb nomlanuvchi bu hodisa konditsionerlar uchun energiya sarfini oshiradi va ayniqsa keksalar va yosh bolalar uchun jiddiy sog‘liq xavfini tug‘diradi.
A green roof is one that is partly or completely covered with plants growing in a layer of soil above a waterproof membrane. Research from cities around the world has shown that green roofs can reduce the temperature of a roof surface by as much as thirty degrees on a hot day, and can cut the energy needed to cool the building beneath by up to a quarter. They also absorb rainwater, reducing the risk of flooding during heavy spring storms, filter dust and pollution from the air and provide habitats for birds and insects.
Yashil tom — suv o‘tkazmaydigan qatlam ustidagi tuproq qatlamida o‘sadigan o‘simliklar bilan qisman yoki to‘liq qoplangan tom. Dunyo shaharlaridan olingan tadqiqotlar yashil tomlar issiq kunda tom yuzasi haroratini o‘ttiz darajagacha pasaytirishi va ostidagi binoni sovutish uchun kerak bo‘lgan energiyani to‘rtdan bir qismigacha qisqartirishi mumkinligini ko‘rsatgan. Ular yomg‘ir suvini ham shimib oladi, kuchli bahorgi bo‘ronlar paytida suv toshqini xavfini kamaytiradi, havoni chang va ifloslanishdan tozalaydi hamda qushlar va hasharotlar uchun yashash muhitini ta’minlaydi.
Several cities have introduced successful programmes that could serve as models. Copenhagen requires all new buildings with flat roofs to include plants. Singapore offers grants that cover up to half the cost of installing green roofs, and Toronto has passed similar rules. In each case, the number of green roofs has grown rapidly, and the cities have reported measurable improvements in temperature and air quality.
Bir qancha shaharlar namuna bo‘la oladigan muvaffaqiyatli dasturlarni joriy etgan. Kopengagen tekis tomli barcha yangi binolarda o‘simliklar bo‘lishini talab qiladi. Singapur yashil tomlarni o‘rnatish xarajatining yarmigacha qismini qoplaydigan grantlar taklif qiladi, Toronto ham shunga o‘xshash qoidalar qabul qilgan. Har bir holatda yashil tomlar soni tez o‘sgan va shaharlar harorat va havo sifatida o‘lchanadigan yaxshilanishlar haqida xabar berishgan.
I would like to propose a three-stage approach for Tashkent. First, a pilot project on five public buildings, such as schools or clinics, to test which plants and systems work best in our climate. Plants native to Central Asia, which require little water once established, would be particularly suitable. Second, a grant scheme to help owners of existing buildings convert their roofs. Third, new building regulations requiring green roofs on large new developments with flat roofs.
Toshkent uchun uch bosqichli yondashuvni taklif qilmoqchiman. Birinchidan, iqlimimizda qaysi o‘simliklar va tizimlar eng yaxshi ishlashini sinab ko‘rish uchun maktablar yoki poliklinikalar kabi beshta jamoat binosida tajriba loyihasi. O‘rnashib olgandan keyin kam suv talab qiladigan Markaziy Osiyoga xos o‘simliklar ayniqsa mos keladi. Ikkinchidan, mavjud binolar egalariga tomlarini qayta jihozlashda yordam beradigan grant dasturi. Uchinchidan, tekis tomli yirik yangi qurilishlarda yashil tom bo‘lishini talab qiluvchi yangi qurilish qoidalari.
I am aware that there are challenges. Not every roof is strong enough to support the extra weight of soil and water, so each building would need to be inspected by an engineer. Water use is also a concern in our dry climate, which is why the choice of plants and the use of collected rainwater would be essential. However, I believe that the long-term savings in energy and health costs would far outweigh the initial investment.
Qiyinchiliklar borligini bilaman. Har bir tom ham tuproq va suvning qo‘shimcha og‘irligini ko‘tarish uchun yetarlicha mustahkam emas, shuning uchun har bir bino muhandis tomonidan tekshirilishi kerak bo‘ladi. Quruq iqlimimizda suv sarfi ham tashvish tug‘diradi, shuning uchun o‘simliklarni tanlash va yig‘ilgan yomg‘ir suvidan foydalanish muhim bo‘ladi. Biroq energiya va sog‘liqni saqlash xarajatlaridagi uzoq muddatli tejamkorlik dastlabki sarmoyadan ancha ustun turadi, deb hisoblayman.
As part of my final-year project, I have prepared detailed designs for a green roof on School No. 64 in Mirzo Ulugbek district, together with cost estimates. I would be very grateful for the opportunity to present these to you or to members of your department. Thank you for your time and consideration. Yours sincerely, Farrukh Ismoilov.
Bitiruv loyiham doirasida Mirzo Ulug‘bek tumanidagi 64-maktab uchun yashil tomning batafsil loyihalarini xarajatlar smetasi bilan birga tayyorladim. Ularni sizga yoki bo‘limingiz xodimlariga taqdim etish imkoniyati uchun juda minnatdor bo‘lardim. Vaqtingiz va e’tiboringiz uchun rahmat. Hurmat bilan, Farrux Ismoilov.
Tushundingizmi?
Javob topa olmasangiz, «O‘qish» bosqichiga qaytib, matnga qarang — bu ham mashq.
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Asosiy g‘oya
1 What is the main purpose of Farrukh’s email?
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2 What is the “urban heat island”?
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3 What does Singapore do to encourage green roofs?
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4 Why would native plants be suitable?
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5 Why would each building need to be inspected?
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True — matnda aynan shunday deyilgan. False — matn aksini aytadi. Not Given — matnda bu haqda ma’lumot yo‘q.
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1 Farrukh has prepared designs for a school roof.
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2 Green roofs can reduce cooling energy by up to three quarters.
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3 Farrukh’s pilot project would use fifty buildings.
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4 The number of very hot days in Tashkent has increased.
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5 The mayor has already agreed to meet Farrukh.
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6 Green roofs can reduce flooding.
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7 Farrukh suggests using collected rainwater.
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8 Farrukh moved to Tashkent recently.
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9 Copenhagen requires new flat-roofed buildings to include plants.
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10 Toronto’s programme started before Singapore’s.
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11 Tashkent’s highest ever temperature was forty-seven degrees.
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12 Farrukh is a final-year architecture student.
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