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In an era of increasing global awareness, debates around sustainable practices such as fair trade, organic farming, and recycling are gaining prominence. Farmers in developing countries are among the most vulnerable people, dependent on world commodity markets, middlemen, and unpredictable weather.

(I)Fair trade arrangements aim to support cooperative groups by guaranteeing prices above the world market rate and additional bonuses. (II). However, critics argue that fair trade may not lift a country out of poverty. (III)They claim that most of the money generated from sales goes to wealthy countries that promote these products. (IV)In fact, only about 5% of the sale price of a fair-trade chocolate bar (retailing for £1.73 in the UK) reaches the poor country.

Another significant trend is the rise of organic food, marketed as being free of chemicals, which appeals to consumers concerned about the dangers of chemicals in food. These chemicals are suspected of causing various health problems, including cancer and developmental issues in children. Despite these concerns, British farmers have not converted to organic farming in large enough numbers to meet the demand. As a result, supermarkets often import organic vegetables from distant countries, contributing to higher greenhouse gas emissions due to transportation. Environmentalists are now urging consumers to buy locally grown vegetables, even if they are pesticide-treated, suggesting a good wash can minimize the risk.

In recent years, a shift has occurred in how we handle waste. Once content to bury it in landfills or dump it at sea, we are now encouraged to recycle and treat waste as a resource. This shift has led to more widespread kerbside collections for various materials like paper, plastic, and metal. However, recycling has unintended consequences. Most of the UK's recyclables are sent to China or India, which incurs additional environmental costs from transportation. In these countries, workers often sort waste under dangerous conditions. Sometimes, materials that are sorted at home still end up in landfills because the market for them fluctuates.

While efforts to promote sustainability are commendable, they require constant evaluation to ensure they truly benefit people and the environment, rather than creating new inequalities or environmental harm.

Question 31: Where in the passage does the following sentence best fit?
"This growing fair-trade market has distributed hundreds of millions of pounds to over 50 million people worldwide."
A. (I)                        B. (II)                                C. (III)                        D. (IV)

Question 32: The phrase "gaining prominence" could be best replaced by:
A. gaining popularity                B. being ignored        C. becoming less significant        D. rising in price

Question 33: Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a challenge faced by farmers in developing countries?

A. dependence on world commodity markets                        B. reliance on middlemen
C. exposure to unpredictable weather                                D. lack of access to modern technology

Question 34: The word "they" in paragraph 2 refers to:
A. environmentalists                B. greenhouse gas emissions

C. consumers                        D. locally grown vegetables

Question 35: Which of the following best summarizes paragraph 3?

A. Environmentalists encourage individuals to buy locally grown vegetables to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.

B. One of the reasons why consumers prefer organic food is because it is perceived as healthier and free from chemicals.

C. The popularity of organic food in Britain exceeds local supply, which leads to imports and environmental issues.

D. Due to environmental issues, British farmers are unable to fully meet the increasing demand for organic vegetables.

Question 36: What is the opposite of " incurs " as used in the passage?
A. exposes                B. secures                C. avoids                D. experiences

Question 37: According to the passage, which of the following statements is TRUE?
A. Organic food is always produced locally to reduce environmental impact.
B. Fair trade practices aim to help organic farmers to sell their produce more effectively.
C. Recycling efforts in the UK have resulted in better environmental outcomes.
D. Critics argue that fair trade may not effectively reduce poverty in developing countries.

Question 38: Which of the following best paraphrases the underlined sentence?
A. There has been an increase in recycling services for materials like paper and plastic.
B. More people are now using kerbside bins for waste collection instead of burying it .
C. The process of recycling has become more expensive due to modern technology.
D. Waste management programs have been reduced in the UK because of organic produce.

Question 39: Which of the following can be inferred from the passage above?
A. Fair trade has no significant impact on the global economy.
B. Local farming is less harmful to the environment than organic farming.
C. Environmentalists prioritize local food production over global sustainability efforts.
D. Sustainable practices can lead to environmental harm if not carefully evaluated.

Question 40: Which of the following best summarizes the main point of the passage?
A. Consumers should focus on buying organic products to protect their health and plastic waste should be treated properly so that it can be turned into helpful products.
B. Fair trade and organic farming have not yet reached their full potential in global markets because they are so expensive for consumers to buy.
C. Sustainability practices, such as fair trade, organic food, and recycling, are essential for the environment, but they require further evaluation to avoid unintended consequences.

D. Recycling is a futile effort that creates more harm than good because it takes a long time to transport waste,which results in a large amount of carbon footprint.

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