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Learning Technical English Newsletter © / Questionnaire - May '08, Vol. 11 - Quiz

Global Food Supplies at Risk - NY Times/Herald Tribune, 19. May 2008 / "World's Poor Pay Price as Crop Research Is Cut", by Keith Bradsher & Andrew Martin
Based on the text & charts of this month's LTE issue, please answer the following questions in the spaces provided.
Part 1. Multiple Choice
1. In context of this article, why are cereals also considered as crops?
1.	a. The crop is a part of the bird's digestive tract.b. The multi-national firm Kellogg's has the sole license to the word, 'cereal'.c. Crops such as rice, corn, wheat, barley, etc., are agricultural products, which are grown on a massive scale for human or animal consumption.d. All of these
2. Based on the article, which statement is correct?
2.	a. The brown plant hopper threatens wheat production.b. Several new genetic strains have been identified to help the rice crop resist pests or disease.c. Europe & N. America are most affected by the reduced research funding.d. All of these
3. With which animals do Entomologists perform research on?
3.	a. Cattle such as cows & sheepb. Reptiles such as the chameleon or komodo dragonc. Spiders (Arachnids), which are Arthropods & have 4 pairs of legsd. Insects, which are Arthropods & have 3 pairs of legs
4. Which is true?	a. The IMWIC is located in Central America, concentrates on corn & rice research, and its director is Robert Bertram.b. The IRRI is located in the Europe, concentrates on rice research, and its director is Robert Zeigler.c. The USAID is located in Northern America, concentrates in wheat production, and its director is Robert Bertram.d. None of these
Part 2. In the space provided, please explain the full meaning of each statement from the text that you have read.
1. 'The brown plant hopper is no bigger than a gnat'
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2. 'Vital research programs have been slashed.'
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3. 'at the IRRI, greenhouses have peeling paint and holes in their screens and walls.'
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Part 3. Based on the 4 charts (pg. 2), what observations can you make? Pls. write briefly & concisely.
Part 3.
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