Bài Listening
Questions
Section 1: Form Completion
Listen to the conversation between an organic farm owner and a potential customer. Fill in the blanks with NO MORE THAN TWO WORDS AND/OR A NUMBER.
- The farm is located in ______________.
- The farm offers a ______________ tour every Saturday.
- The price for the tour is ______________ per person.
- The farm specializes in growing ______________ and ______________.
- Organic certification was obtained in ______________.
Section 2: Multiple Choice Questions
Listen to a talk about organic farming methods. Choose the correct answer, A, B, or C.
- According to the speaker, organic farming primarily aims to:
- A. Increase crop yields.
- B. Promote environmental sustainability.
- C. Reduce farming costs.
- What is a common technique used in organic farming to maintain soil fertility?
- A. Using chemical fertilizers.
- B. Crop rotation.
- C. Genetic modification.
- One of the benefits of organic farming mentioned is:
- A. Faster growth of crops.
- B. Higher tolerance to pests.
- C. Reduced pollution.
Section 3: Sentence Completion
Listen to an interview with an expert on sustainable agriculture. Complete the sentences with NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS.
- Sustainable agriculture aims to meet ______________.
- The expert mentions that ______________ is a key principle of sustainable farming.
- Crop diversity helps to improve ______________.
- A major challenge for organic farmers is ______________.
Section 4: Matching Information
Listen to a lecture on the relationship between organic farming and sustainability. Match the information (13-16) with the correct options (A-D).
List of Information:
- Soil health improvement
- Reduction of greenhouse gases
- Biodiversity preservation
- Water conservation
Options:
- A. Planting cover crops
- B. Using compost and manure
- C. Avoiding synthetic pesticides
- D. Implementing drip irrigation
Answers
Section 1:
- Somerset
- guided
- $15
- tomatoes, lettuce
- 2010
Section 2: 6. B 7. B 8. C
Section 3: 9. the needs of the present 10. efficient use of resources 11. resilience 12. managing pests
Section 4: 13. B 14. A 15. C 16. D
Audio Scripts
Listening Script
Section 1 Script:
Farm Owner: Welcome to our organic farm! We are located in the beautiful countryside of Somerset. Every Saturday, we offer a guided tour of the farm. It costs just $15 per person and you can see how we grow our organic vegetables and fruits. We specialize in tomatoes and lettuce. We’ve been certified organic since 2010.
Section 2 Script:
Speaker: Organic farming aims to promote environmental sustainability. One common technique is crop rotation, which helps maintain soil fertility. A major benefit of organic farming is reduced pollution, as it avoids the use of synthetic chemicals.
Section 3 Script:
Interviewer: Sustainable agriculture aims to meet the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet theirs. A key principle is the efficient use of resources. Crop diversity is essential as it improves resilience and reduces risks. However, a significant challenge for organic farmers is managing pests without synthetic pesticides.
Section 4 Script:
Lecturer: Improving soil health is critical, and using compost and manure is very effective. To reduce greenhouse gases, planting cover crops is beneficial. Biodiversity is preserved by avoiding synthetic pesticides, and water conservation is enhanced by implementing drip irrigation.
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