Turning Farming Upside Down....

Multiple Choice

Which statement is a central idea of the text?

• Livestock farmers in the UK are in search of more sustainable practices.

• The popularity of veganism is putting a strain on the food production industry.

• There is debate over government regulation of farming practices in the UK.

• Livestock farmers benefit from selling their products direct to consumers.

Multiple Choice

Which quotation supports the answer to Part A?

• “Sam has been using electric fencing to restrict the cows to a small sector of each field at a time.” (paragraph 3)

• “‘We’re keen to demonstrate to other farmers in the Lake District that you can farm in a way that increases biodiversity and helps the soil,’ says Claire.” (paragraph 4)

• “Their future profitability will depend to a large degree on their ability to sell most of the meat from their new herd of cattle direct to consumers and to the hospitality industry.” (paragraph 10)

• “Sam himself is unperturbed by the rising prevalence of veganism.” (paragraph 11)

Multiple Choice

What does the phrase “turning their Lake District hill farm on its head” mean in paragraph 1?

• deciding to sell

• putting pressure on themselves

• seeking resources

• changing from traditional methods

Multiple Choice

What can be inferred about the Beaumont’s cattle based on paragraphs 2 and 3?

• They are in danger of being attacked by wild animals.

• They prefer the pasture to the shelter.

• They are damaging the crops on the farm.

• They graze similarly to how they would in the wild.

Multiple Choice

How does regenerative grazing affect the environment?

• It increases methane in the atmosphere.

• It decreases water resources.

• It encourages plant growth.

• It supports cattle immune systems.

Multiple Choice

How does paragraph 5 contribute to the development of the text?

• It describes the motivation to transform the farming industry.

• It links carbon neutrality with food production profitability.

• It provides background information on the switch from sheep to cattle.

• It explains the characteristics of sustainable farms.

Multiple Choice

Based on the context of the paragraphs 6 & 7, what is the meaning of overhauled?

• isolated

• launched

• preserved

• rebuilt

Multiple Choice

Which quotation reflects the author’s point of view about changes in animal agriculture?

• “They must also square up to the cold reality of Brexit—and the end of EU farm subsidies that will follow.” (paragraph 5)

• “But these are experiments that the farming community urgently needs.” (paragraph 6)

• “This summer their first curlew was seen nesting in the meadow.” (paragraph 8)

• “Instead, he celebrates the fact that more people are thinking about where their food comes from and what impact it has on the planet.” (paragraph 11)

Multiple Choice

What does the author’s use of the phrase “provide a sink” in paragraph 10 illustrate about greenhouse gas emissions?

• It emphasizes how damaging greenhouse gasses are to the environment.

• It indicates a correlation between greenhouse gasses and water use in animal agriculture.

• It highlights the possibility of draining greenhouse gasses from the environment.

• It explains how greenhouse gasses affect carbon neutrality goals.