Trees provide wood (for people) to build homes and furniture.

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diamondcutter

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Trees are an important plant resource. Trees provide wood to build homes and furniture.

Source: 2020 Tianjin Senior High School Entrance Exam of English

The second sentence is understandable, but I think it’s better to add “for people” after the word “wood”. What do you say?
 

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Who else builds furniture?
 

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Who else is the wood for to build homes and furniture if not for people?
 

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make furniture?
 
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