Listening Comprehension Test: For 10 Form Students
Listening Comprehension Test: For 10 Form Students
ROUND I
STUDENT’S BOOKLET
Directions:
In this test you will listen carefully to a text read aloud twice. The text is followed
by 10 true/false statements and 10 multiple-choice questions. You should do the
first 10 tasks following the first reading of the text on the basis of what is stated or
implied in the text. The text will be read a second time and you should do tasks 11
through 20 following the second reading of the text on the basis of what is stated
or implied in the text. For each task you will choose from two symbols (+ or -) or
four possible answers (A, B, C, or D), as specified prior to each task. Choose the
best answer and circle the symbol or letter of your choice in the answer sheet.
Text: Adapted from “Where Does Your Food Come From?” by Kathiann Kowalski
Statements 1 through 10 (on your answer sheet circle + if the statement is true, - if it is false).
1. To officially sell their food as “organic,” farmers must go through a certification process.
2. Chin believes that consumers are less likely to buy food that isn’t handled properly.
3. According to the text, a 100-mile trip is considered to be local.
4. The scientists in the passage exhibit a strong preference for locally grown food.
5. Chin states that food can be mishandled by everyone from the field to the dinner table.
6. Suslow’s claim mirrors Allie’s.
7. The US Department of Agriculture recommends local produce because it is tastier, therefore
Americans will eat it more often.
8. We understand from the text that Allie lives in a climate where locally grown fruits and
vegetables are not accessible year round.
9. Allie would likely agree that availability is a problem with locally grown produce.
10. The article implies that people choose their produce for health, economic, and even social
reasons.
Questions 11 through 20 (on your answer sheet circle the correct letter A, B, C, or D).
12. The text mentions each of the following advantages that locally grown food offers except
A. higher nutrient content than processed food.
B. a unique variety of fruits and vegetables available to the consumer.
C. transportation costs are lower, which is better for the environment.
D. better taste.
13. Suslow would likely agree the most with which of the following statements?
A. Developments in agriculture and shipping technologies allow us to enjoy the diets we
currently have.
B. A fruit or vegetable’s appearance is not as important as its nutritional content.
C. Buying local products is, ultimately, the best choice.
D. Allie’s shopping preferences are unrealistic.
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ІV ЕТАП ВСЕУКРАЇНСЬКОЇ УЧНІВСЬКОЇ ОЛІМПІАДИ З АНГЛІЙСЬКОЇ МОВИ
16. The author interviewed people from all of the following groups and organizations except
A. The University of California, Davis.
B. a community in Ohio.
C. The U.S. Department of Agriculture.
D. Nutrition Edge Communications.
17. Which of the following is not listed as an example of locally grown fruit or vegetable products?
A. Jars of applesauce
B. Fresh herbs
C. Michigan cherries
D. Ohio-grown melons
18. Based on the text, what group of people would most likely support Allie’s comments?
A. Dietitians
B. Local farmers
C. Pick-up truck drivers
D. Citizens from warmer states
19. The author likely included Allie in the text for which of the following reasons?
A. To discuss the advantages of pickup trucks
B. To contrast the more technical views provided by the scientists
C. To offer the perspective of a local farmer
D. To make the text seem more analytical and official
20. The text explicitly mentions each of the following advantages that non-locally grown food
offers except
A. the qualities of taste, appearance, and smell remain.
B. the consumer can support local processing plants.
C. the chance to save money without sacrificing nutrition.
D. the ability to enjoy foods that don’t grow in your region.