What are some wall and floor covering materials with good sound absorption qualities?

Wall coverings are available in a great variety of patterns and textures. Wallpapers made of such materials as China grass cloth, linen, or burlap provide good sound absorption. Some of these wallpapers are coated with plastic, which makes them even easier to clean than painted plaster walls. Plastic-coated or vinyl wallpapers are especially suited to kitchens and bathrooms because they withstand steam better than painted surfaces. These types of wallpaper also resist grease.

Some people have used leather, metallic, or plastic wall coverings, available on bolts in some fabric stores. Vinyl-coated fabrics, which are completely washable, are well-suited to high-use areas, such as a bathroom or child's playroom. Cork wall coverings provide an attractive, casual appearance. They also absorb sound well. Some people use carpeting as a wall covering. It absorbs sound and can be easily cleaned with a vacuum cleaner attachment.

18. Look back at the text and underline the adjectives that denote qualities.

19. Complete the sentences below.

1_ is used for making long-wearing curtains and bedspreads easy to

use.

2. Wool is used ...

3__ is used as floor covering material in libraries and hospitals because

it absorbs noise.

4. Vinyl-coated material is used ...

20. Read the text below and write out all sorts of wood mentioned in the text.

21. Divide it into three parts and give a name to each of them.

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Floor coverings	\|	SOME PAGES FROM THE HISTORY OF WOOD

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