Placement Test

Grammar 1-8

1. I ........................... a teacher,but he ........................... a doctor. I ........................... work in a hospital and he      ...........................     work in a school, he ........................... in a big hospital.

are/ is / am/ is/ doesn't work
am/ not/ am not/ isn't/ does work
am/ is/ don't/ doesn't/ works
is/ isn't/ do/ does/ work

2. My sister and I ........................... students. We ........................... a pet ........................... name is Karabaş.       Karabaş       ........................... tail is very long. ........................... dog is clever.

' / Their

3. There ........................... a bottle of milk and ........................... orange in the fridge. There ........................... some apples but       there aren't ........................... pears.

some/ some/ are/ any
is/ a/ are/ any
are/ are/ is/ some
is/ an/ are/ any

4. She would like ........................... some toast and tea.

eating
to drink
having
to have

5.
She/
can/
languages/
many/
how/
speak?
a
b
c
d
e
f

b a f e d c
e d c b a f
e b a f d c
b d c e a f

6. She ........................... eat anything last night ........................... she ........................... very hungry this morning. Now it's 11:30      a.m. and she ........................... brunch.

doesn't/ because/ was/ didn't
was/ when/ - / eats
didn't/ so/ was/ is having
isn't/ but/ is/ has

7. ........................... pens are ........................... over there? ........................... they ........................... pens?

/ Were/ mine
What/ that/ Are/ hers
Whose/ those/ Are/ his
Who's/ these/ are/ she

8.
When/
were/
what/
could/
you/
you/
do/
old/
9 months/
?
a
b
c
d
e
f
g
h
i
j

c b e a f j b h i d
b e j i h a f d g c
c d e g a f b i h j
a e b i h c f d j g

9. That's my friend over there. He ........................... jeans and a T- shirt but he usually ........................... a suit. He ...........................      for Onur Air and he loves ........................... He ........................... to Spain tomorrow at 9:00.

Wears/ wears/ worked/ travel/ will flying
is wearing/ wears/ works/ traveling/ is flying
is wearing/ will wear/ is working/ to travel/ is going
wear/ is wearing/ has worked/ traveling/ flies

10. I'm so happy. I ........................... just ........................... a new car. My new car is ........................... and ........................... than my        old one, but it is ........................... car in Turkey.

did/ buy/ safer/ moderner/ cheapest
have/ bought/ safer/ more modern/ the most expensive
already/ bought/ more safe/ most modern/ more expensive
have/ buy/ much more safe/ much more modern/ much more cheaper

11. We work ........................... teacher, but we work ........................... slaves.Teachers have ........................... work to do         ........................... they have to work hard.

as/ like/ so much/ so
like/ as/ so many/ because
is like/ much/ so many/ because
like as/ as like/ because/ so

12. He ........................... a long the street ........................... he saw a man ........................... man was his old friend.

walked/ and/ A
is walking/ when/ A
was walking/ when/ The
was walking/ while/ The

13. He has ........................... close friends, one or two. He doesn't like talking to ........................... or going ........................... with        people he doesn't know ........................... Actually he doesn't go ........................... without his friends.

a lot of/ someone/ some where/ good/ everywhere
a few/ anyone/ anywhere/ well/ anywhere
a few/ no body/ nowhere/ better/ somewhere
a little/ anybody/ any where/ good/ no where

14. He ........................... Tarkan very much. If he ........................... him and ........................... him, he ........................... be rich and        famous. But if he ........................... hard, he ........................... finish his school and be a doctor.

look like/ was like/ looked like/ would/ will study/ is
was like/ would be/ like/ can/ can study/ can
likes/ were like/ looked like/ would/ studies/ will
is like/ wasn't like/ didn't look like/ can/ studied/ will

15. The Latin Alphabet ........................... by Ataturk, ........................... was a great leader.
       He said that the Latin Alphabet ........................... by Ataturk ........................... a great leader.

was introduced/ who/ had been introduced/ who had been
is being introduced / who/ was introduced/who was
has been introduced/ that/ have been introduced/ who have been
is introduced/ which/ were introduced/ that were

16. I don't like "iskembe", but my family ........................... Perhaps one day I ........................... the small ........................... at        present I despise even ........................... at it.

do/ am used to/ even though/ to look
does/ will get used to/ however/ looking
did/ get used to/ despite/ look
like/ used to/ neverthless/ am looking

17. I met my wife ........................... I was in college. I asked her if I ........................... speak to her ........................... the break. WE        later went out ........................... a year and then got married. I found out later that she ........................... always wanted to        meet me especially in our freshmen year.

while/ can/ before/ during/ said she
when/ can/ after/ in/ -
while/ could/ during/ for/ had
when/ could/ at/ for/ has

18. Yesterday, I went ........................... a car. I ........................... already chosen the car I ........................... this, I was continually        asked ........I ..................a BMW.

to buy/ had/ wanted/ Despite/ if/ wanted
buying/ have/ want/ Although/ whether/ want
for buying/ have had/ am wanting/ however/ what/ want
to buy/ had/ had wanted/ In spite of/ if/ want

19. If I ........................... the President I ........................... sign the new amendment to the Constitutşon and if I ...........................        Ataturk I ........................... put it into the constitution then.

had been/ would/ were/ would
was/ would/ were/ would
were/ would/ had been/ would have
am/ will/ were/ would

20. He is believed ........................... a drunk. He abhors ........................... that he is a drunk. ........................... reminds me,         yesterday he swore at his boss and we all agreed that he ........................... again.

to have been/ to be told/ That/ must be
to be/ being told/ Which/ must have been drunk
being/ been told/ This/ is drunk
to been/ telling/ It/ was drunk

21. Let me see. I am feeling ........................... I did yesterday. I konw that I ........................... part A and B of the project by now.        By tomorrow evening I ........................... part A and two days later I ........................... finish part B but I'm not sure.

slightly better than/ should have completed/ will be finished/ will
better slightly than/ ought have completed/ would have finished/ might
slight better than/ had to have completed/ would have finished/ will
slightly better than/ should have completed/ will have finished/ might

22. He ........................... rich. He ........................... his house redecorated again and he ........................... the builder build a new        garage. I wish I as rich ....................... him. I also wish he ...................... show off ......................... he does.

has got to be/ has had/ is having/ was/ as/ doesn't/ like
should be/ is having/ will have/ were/ like/ wouldn't/ as
must be/ had/ got/ were/ as/ wouldn't/ like
is/ got/ had/ was/ as/ didn't/ as

23. ........................... of cancer he still managed to smile. ........................... he not ........................... forced to resign he wolud have       continued to work. In his last days he finally came to ........................... the fact that he ........................... to suffer and       ........................there was nothing further ..................or nowhere ...........................

Although he is dying/ If/ being/ understand/ is forced/ otherwise/ to doing/ to going
Though dying/ Had/ been/ terms with/ was obliged/ hence/ to do/ to go
Even though he were dying/ Were/______/ comprehend/ were under obliged/ afterwards/ do / go
Inspite / Had/ been/ consider/ was under obligation/ after/ to doing/ to going

24. The meeting ........................... we were ........................... go, bgut didn't, was canceled because only .....................people         turned up. .................... another ................... planned at the moment ................... another date.

that/ needed to/ some/ As a result/ is/ for
to that/ forced to/some/ So/ was/ to
which/ needn't/ a few/ But as/ has been/ to
to which/supposed to/ a few/ Therefore/ is being/ for

25. The letter was addressed " ........................... it ........................... " ........................... reading it we realized that it was written         specifically to Mr. J. Madison. It ........................... addressed ........................... such.

To whom/ may concern/ Upon/ needn't have been/ as
To who/ concerns/ On/ needn't be/ as
To Mr. J. Madison as/ concerned/ At/ didn't need to be/ like
For whom/ may concern/ Despite/doesn't need to be/like

Vocabulary 1-8

1. He is ...................... He comes from ....................... He speaks ..................... and he lives in east ..........................

German/ German/ Germany/ Germany
German/ Germany/ German/ Germany
Germany/ Germany/ German/ German
Germany/ German/ Germany/ German

2. I'm a .................... My ..................... is Eric. I'm .................. and I have a ...................... I'm 34 ...................... old.

3. My father's brother's son is my ........................... but my father's mother is my ...........................
    My sisters and brothers are my ........................... My spouse's sister is my ...........................

cousin/ grandmother/ siblings/ sister in law
brother/ grandparent/ brothers and sisters/ niece
cousin/ grandmother/ siblings/ sister
nephew/ grandparent/ siblings/ aunt

4. I'm usually busy so I ........................... meet my friends. When we meet, we ........................... play soccer, because      we all      hate it. We ........................... play basketball, because we all like it.

always/ often/ usually
occasionally/ usually/ often
seldom/ sometimes/ always
rarely/ never/ generally

5. There are a lot of ........................... in the lake, but there aren't any ...........................

fish's/ goose
fishes/ gooses
fish/ geese
fish/goose

6. A/ an ........................... is a person who translates things. A/ an ........................... is a person who takes care of people's      money. A/ an ........................... is a person who writes for a newspaper.

architect/ cook/ architect
translator/ accountant/ journalist
journalist/ interpreter/ architect
interpreter/ businessman/ journalist

7. I don't like ........................... because I don't like hot weather. I like ........................... photographs and ........................... for      walks in spring.

sunbathing/ taking/ going
swimming/ looking/ go
skiing/ taking/ run
jogging/ look/ running

8. My sister is ....................... because she is going on vacation to New York tomorrow. Life in New York is very .........................

bored/ interesting
interesting/ exciting
excited/ exciting
annoyed/ worried

9. " American Airlines flight 438 to Los Angles is ................ by an hour due to the weather. Please wait for afurther ............... "

arrived/ announce
delayed/ announcement
departured/ information
boarding/ announcement

10. Find the synonym

      This food is "terrible" . He "quit" smoking because he had a heart attack.
      " Hurry up!" We'll be late.

incredible/ started/ come on
awful/ stopped/ be quick
interesting/ started/ let's go
hot/ stopped/ come here

11. New Zealand is a very beautiful country. It has a warm ........................... It is the biggest producer of gold and it        ........................... diamonds. People live in towns on the ........................... not so much inland.

climate/ exports/ coast
weather/ imports/ beach
variety/ exports/ climate
popular/ grows/ south

12.

A : " It is very ........................... to speak loudly."
B : "No I ........................... sometimes you need to speak loudly"

dispolite/ unagree
unpolite/ disagree
inpolite/ disagree
inpolite/ unagree

13. Taking ........................... of babies is a very big responsibility. You should be ........................... Any ........................... move         could harm the baby.

careful/ careless/ care
care/ careful/ careless
careless/ careful/ care
care/ careless/careful

14. Find the antonyms

      My grandfather is the most "generous" man in the world.
      I hate "stingy" men.

greatest/ enormous
wealthiest/ modern
most handsome/ naught
meanest/ generous

15. Here you are! You've arrieved ........................... thank-goodness. How was your trip?

sick and tired
peace and quite
safe and sound
up and down

16. Match them

to wear something

to extinguish a fire

to let somebody stay in one's house

to in conveince someone
__1__put someting out

__2__put somebody out

__3__put somebody up

__4__put someting on

a=4 b=1 c=3 d=2
a=4 b=3 c=2 d=1
a=2 b=3 c=1 d=4
a=3 b=4 c=1 d=2

17. He is an art columnist who ........................... modern art. He detests it.

criticizes
adores
loathes
admires

18. My car has broken .................... several times. We haven't seen Sam since we broke ...................... Burglarsbroke         ...................... my flat while I was on holiday. The Second World War broke .................... in 1939.

up/ in/ out/ down
in/ out/ up/ down
out/ down/ in/ up
down/ up/ into/ out

19. I can't depend on her. She isn't a/an ........................... person.

easygoing
reliable
ambitious
cheerful

20. I've tried so many times to stop spaeking loudly, but just can't ...........................

hit the roof
kiss it good-bye
kick the habit
kick the bucket

21. My little son doesn't want to go school, he is ........................... an illness again.

faking
behaving
acting
ignoring

22. The politicians ........................... each other during the election campaign.

abused
disused
unused
misused

23. I uesd to be a friend of Monica's but she gossiped all the time and it really ...........................

turned me out
hit the spot
turned me off
hit the mark

24. Just as the two groups started to fight, the police ........................... .

intercepted
interspersed
intervened
interacted

25. I went shopping, but I didn't buy many things. Just a few ........................... for the house.

by and large
ins and outs
bits and ends
odds and ends

Dialog 1-6

1.

A: Where is the bus stop?

B: ...........................

A: Ok. No problem.

Thank you.
I don't know.
Excuse me.
I understand.

2.

A: Good morning M. A. P advertising

B: Hello, Can I speak to the manager please?

A: Certainly who's calling please ?

B: Alberto Shibuya

A: ...........................

B: S H I B U Y A

What do you do?
I'm sorry he isn't in his office right now.
How do you spell your last name?
Please spell your first name?

3.

A: .....................................................

B: Yes of course the fitting rooms are over there.

Can I pay by credit card?
Can I help you?
Can I have a tuna sandwich please?
Can I try on this jumper, please?

4.

A: Hi John. ........................... my friend Alex.

B: Hi. ........................... meet you Alex.

that is/ pleased for
there is/ please to
this is/ pleased to
these is/ please to

5.

A: I'm really sorry I forgot your birthday.

B: ...................................................

A: Here's your present.

B: Oh! Thank you.

It doesn't matter.
There you are.
Go straight ahead
Yes, can you help me?

6.

A: Good Morning

B: Good Morning ...........................

A: Yes of course. Here you are, ..........................

B:No thanks ...........................

I can help you/ It's delicious/ Isn't it?
Can I help you?/ Can I have a bottle of water, please?/ Anything else?
Could I help?/ Can I have a slice of cake please?/ Something else?
Colud you help me/ May you give me a drink?/ What else?

Dialog 7-12

7.

A: .....................................................

B: Yes, ,t's on Mapple Street,go straight then turn left.

Excuse me, is it a cinema?
Is there a post office near here?
Are there many cups here?
Do you come from here?

8.

A: I'm getting married.

B: Oh! Really ........................... ! When is it?

A: we are not sure, porbably next August.

Well done.
Have a nice vacation
Happy Birthday
Congratulations

9.

A: It's too hot to swim.

B: ........................ ...........................

A: Let's go to the movies instead.

Where are you going?
What's on the cinema's?
Why don't we go to the beach?
What do you think we can do?

10.

A: It's time to go, that's my flight.

B: It'S been a wonderful week; but unfortunately it's over.

A: I know. ...........................

B: Soon I hope. I'll send you an e-mail every day

A: Me, too. Good bye!

When can we see each other again?
Did you have a good time?
Do you have my phone number?
Call us when you get home.

11.

Sam: I don't have any money to buy a newspaper.

Jack: ...................................................

Sam: Thank you very much. I promise, I'll pay you back this week.

I'm sorry to hear that.
Certainly, you'll pay me back back this morning.
Don't worry I'll lend you some.
OK, I'll borrow some from you.

12.

A: I don't feel very well; I think I'm getting the flu.

B: You ....................................................

A: Yeah, That's a good idea, I need it. I'm so tired.

Can go home and rest
shouldn't go home and rest
sholud go home and rest
might go home and rest

Dialog 13-16

13.

A: Oh! My Goodness! Tomorrow is a public holiday, we don't have to work.

B: Yeah! Have a nice day!

A: .......................... ...........................

B: But don't forget that we have a lot to do the day after.

A: Don't worry. ......................... and enjoy your holiday.

Fine thanks/ You're welcome
same to you/ cheer up
Bless you/ Cheers!
Thanks/ relax

14.

A: How do you like living in Holland?

B: ...................................................

A: ...................................................

B: Well it's hot and sunny at the moment.

I like it very much / Are there many places to visit?
It's the best country I've ever been to / What about the prices?
It's a very exciting country / What are the people like?
I'm enjoying it, it was a bit strange at first but now it's fine / What is the weather like?

15.

Operator: Hello, Cathy speaking. How can I help you?

Peter: This is Peter Jackson. Can I have extension 3421?

Operator: Certainly ...................................................

Frank: Bob Peterson's Office, Frank speaking?

Peter: This is Peter Jackson calling, Is Bob in?

Frank: I'm afraid he's out at the moment ........................... ?

Peter: Yes, could you ask him to call me as soon as he can.

What's your name please / But he will be back soon.
Hold on a minute, I'll put you through / Can I take a messege?
Why are you calling?/ Will you try again later?
Please wait / Do you want his phone number.

16.

A: What are you doing this afternoon?

B: I'm going into town; I want to do some shopping.

A: .....................................................

B: Then, let's go together.

So have I
So do I
I have, too
So am I

Dialog 17-21

17.

A: Oh! No! Rain Again!

B: Yes, ....................................................

A: Me, too it has been raining for 3 weeks and I'm really fed up.

B: I hope we will have some sunshine next week.

but it's none of your business.
I'm sick and tired of it.
I'm fed up with the hot weather.
Ages! How about you?

18.

A: Sorry, Would you mind opening the window?

B: ....................................................

A: Yes, exactly and it really disturbs me.

B: I wish we had a bigger room.

Yes, but I changed my mind.
Sure,should I came with you?
That would be great it's really cold here.
No I don't, it's really stuffy in here.

19.

A: Excuse me; I think those seats facing the front are ours.

B: .....................................................

A: No problem

Are you kidding?
Oh! I'm sorry we didn't konw they were reserved.
Certainly! I'll take care of it right away.
It can't be yours, we made a reservation.

20.

A: When did you last go to your dentist?

B: About a year and a half ago.

A: .....................................................

B: You're right tomorrow I'll make an appointment.

My dentist is on holiday now.
You should see a dentist at least twice a year.
I know I see him at least once every year.
Last night I had a terrible toothache.

21.

A: How come you're not going on vacation this year?
B: .....................................................

A: At this time of the year it's really cheap.Why don't you ...................................................?

B: You're right I had better have a look at he brochures.

It costs an arm and a leg./ look at it again
Well, you know how it is/ look at it.
You know we don't enjoy vacations at all/ look it up
We simply can't afford it. /look into it.

22. Your aunt invites you to go on vacation with her for tow weeks. You love her, but know it would be a disaster and it        would be no vacation for you. What do you say?

Of course I'd love to join you and can I bring my work with me?
I wish I could it's just that I have to work on a project this month.
Where are we going? I might need to bring my lap-top.
I thought about the same thing this morning. What a coincidence!

23.

A: Mary has a new boyfriend!

B: Yeah, I konw but I think they are just hanging out together.

A: I don't agree. I think .................................................. , yet?

it could lead to wedding invitations.
it could lead to wedding bells.
it couldn't be serious.
it's just infatuation.

24.

A: What's up Nicole?

B: I was working on my thesis all night.

A: No wonder you look .................................................... .

B: Yeah, but at least it's finished now.

A: Yes, it must be .................................................... .

wrecked / a load off your brain.
stunned / a good conclusion
wrecked / a load off your mind.
stunned / an anti-climex.

25.

A: Can I get you another one? ...........................

B: Thanks. ...........................

A: What will you have?

B: I'll have whatever you're having, thanks.

It's my go / I don't mind.
It's my round.

Reading 1

Nelly Furtado

Nell Kim Furtado was born in Canada on December 2nd 1978. Her parents are from Portugal and Nelly sings in English and Portugese. Nelly likes good films, reggae music, jazz music and writing poetry. Her family is very important to her, but she also likes traveling to different parts of the world.

When Nelly was 18 years old, she made her first album, called Whoa Nelly, in 2000. The song I'm like a Bird is from tihs album.

1. What is Nelly's middle name?

Furtado
Kim
Kim Furtado
Nelly Kim Furtado

2. Why does Nelly sing in Portugese?

because she is from Portugal
because her parents are from Portugal
because she lives in Portugal
because she lives in Canada

3. On which album is the song " I am like a Bird"?

Whoa Nelly
Whoa Nelly 2000
Whoa
Nelly 2000

4. What does Nelly like?
writing poetry and traveling
good films, reggae music and jazz music
reggae music and jazz
writing poetry, traveling, good films, reggae and jazz.

Reading 2

The Beatles

Bass and vocals: Paul McCartney (1942)
Guitar and vocals: John Lennon (1940-1980)
Guitar and vocals: George Harrison (1943- 2001)
Drums and vocals: Ringo Star (1940)

The Beatles formed in Liverpool in 1960. They were young and good-looking and their music was simple but exciting. The young men from Liverpool became very popular very quickly. Crowds of fans followed the group everywhere. " Beatlemania" spread form Britain to the United States and around the world. THe Beatles became the most succesful band in the history of pop. When they split up in 1970, their fans were shocked.

The group's music is still popular today. People all over the world buy their discs and DVD's.

Because thier music was simple but exciting
"b" and "c"

3. Where were the Beatles popular?

only in Britain
in the U.S.
only in Liverpool
all over the world

4. What does 'band' mean?

a group of robbers
a group of musicians
a group of people
a group of wavelengths

Reading 3

Bees on The Move

The accident happened at about 4:20 p.m. on a dangerous section of the road. Witnesses said the weather was bad and the driver was going too fast when he lost control of his vehicle. The truck was carrying 450 beehieves to a farm in the Frambury area. Each of the hives contained approximately 40.000 bees, and the police had to close th A235 road when the insects became a problem for other drivers.
A police officer at the scene said, 'I have never seen so many bees in my life.' Two bee experts were called to help with the situation. One of the experts, Dave Jones explained, ' We use smoke to make the bees sleep. It doesn't kill them, but it makes
them less dangerous. '
The road was opened again five hours later, when the experts had moved all of the bees to their final destination.

1. This passage is likely to be

A text in science book
Notes in a diary book
An article in a newspaper
An essay

2. What does 'them' in line (5) refer to?

bees
insects
experts
policemen

3. The bees had been moved to:

Frambury
A farm in the Frambury area
A side road
None of the above

4. Which of the following would be the best summary sentence to the story?

There was an accident yesterday and some bees annoyed drivers when they escaped from truck.
Police closed the A235 road in Frambury yesterday, after a truck carrying thousands of bees crashed in bad weather conditions.
Bees are interesting insects and there were a lot of them in Frambury yesterday when they escaped after an accident.
Something very exciting happened yesterday in the Frambury area.

5. Why did the accident occur?

Due to unfavorable weather conditions
Because of the driver's carelessness.
Due to the fact that the driver was driving too fast.
Both 'a' and 'c'

Reading 4

Communication Through Satellite

High above the earth there are communication satellites. Rockets take them high into the sky, usually about 22,300 miles, or 35,900 kilometers, above the Earth's surface. Like the moon, Earth's only natural satellite,communication satellites travel in a great circle (an orbit) around our planet. Most of these satellites travel at the same speed as the earth, so they seem to be always in the same place in the sky. Stations on the ground, called Earth stations, send signals to these satellites. They carry equipment to relay (send on) the signals. Because of these satellites, communication can be easy and rapid.
The first communication satellites were like sound or signal mirrors. Like a person looking in a mirror, the returning signal was a reflection of the first signal. Messeges bounced off the satellite like a ball on a road. Today, however, communication satellites are all active devices. They receive the signals, amplify or strengthen them, and then relay them. The communications satellites over the Atlantic Ocean can carry more than 30.000 telephone calld at one time.
These satellites also make possible for an event in one part of the world to be seen on television everywhere. telephon calls between any two places on Earth are now possible.

1. Communication satellites travel into the sky by ....................................................

satellites
rockets
moon
the wind

2. An orbit is a great .................................................... .

moon
circle around the earth
speed
planet

3. Signals go to the satellites from ........................... .

earth stations
telephones
the moon
the sun

4. Which statement is not true?

Satellites are static.
satellites have progressed from being passive to being active devices.
signals are improved by the satellites
satellites appear to be static.

5. The main idea of the passage:

Radio waves travel fast and can carry messages
Instant communication is possible because of communication satellites
The moon is the only natural satellite of Earth, but there are now many more satellites in orbit.
Communication satellites can carry thousands of telephone calls.

6. The first satellites were like ........................... for signals.

mirrors
reflections
messages
images

Reading 5

Farming for the Future

Every year, more people face poverty and hunger and more of the earth's resources are ruined. The problems are enormous, but many experts believe that the situation is not hopeless. the solution will require big changes in how we think about agriculture, food, and our planet.

First of all, farmers everywhere need to develeop methods that are less destructive to the environment. The change from single crop farmingto a mixed crop system would be one important step. The planting of various crops improves the soil and helps prevent erosion. Erosion could further be prevented by planting trees to protect the fields from the wind. Another way farmers could improve their soil is to stop deep plowing. In fact, only a light plowing is necessary, or sometimesno plowing at all.

If the soil were treated better, farmers would not need to use chemical fertilizers. they colud use natural animal and vegetable products instead. With mixed crops, farmers would also not need as much or any chemical insecticides. They could use other biological methods of controlling insects and disease.

Farmers could also help save some of the earth's precious supplies of water and petroleum. To save water, they could plant less "thirsty" crops, instead of the standard types of wheat and corn. They colud also use watering systems that are much less wasteful. To save petroleum, farmers could make use of bio-gas generators for energy. These generators could be fueled by the vegetable and animal wastes of the farms. In less developed countries, bio-gas generators colud reduce the need for firewood and so help save forests, as well.

In less develeoped countries, the small farmers need help. They need to learn more about crops that are better suited to the local conditions. They need to learn how to limit erosion and make the best use of their resources. But these farmers will never be succesful without land for themselves and economic aid. This should be the aim of governments and international agencies. The present policies of encouraging industry and cash crops are only making the situation worse.

The industrialized countries could use their economic resources to help bring about these changes. They also could make some changes in their own policies. At present, much food is wasted in these countries for political reasons. In Europe alone mountains of fruit and dairy products are thrown away every year. Eating habits, too, could be changed in these countries. For example, people often eat food from distant places instead of local foods. The transportation of the imported foods adds to the global pollution problem. People in the industrialzed countries also eat a lot of meat, especially beef. In fact, a large percentage of the grain grown in these countries is used for feeding cattle. If people in these countries ate less meat, there would be more grain to feed the hungry people of the world.

1. This passage is about:

biological methods of farming
how we can change the way food is produced worldwide
how millons of people are facing hunger and poverty
farming around the world

2. We can infer from this passage that single crop farming:

is destructive to the environment
is good for the environment
is cheaper for the farmer
does not cause erosion

3. Deep plowing of the soil

prevents erosion
improves the soil
causes erosion
helps the plants grow

4. Mixed crop farming

5. We can infer from this passage that farmers at present

use very little water on average
are now very careful about their water use
always use too much water
often waste a lot of water

6. Bio-gas generators on farms would

mean an increase in the use of other fuels
encourage farmers to raise cash crops
reduce the need for other fuels
help farmers raise cattle

   
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