Read the text again and mark these statements true (T), false (F) or D (Doesn't say).

1. Rice is eaten by half the people of Europe. D
2. Indonesia produces less rice than India. T
3. Rice should not be planted near rivers. F
4. Rice farmers in Japan use a lot of machines. F
5. Rice is ready to be picked and processed 30 days after being planted. F
6. Rice has to be kept wet while it is growing. T
7. In many countries it is considered very unlucky to throw rice away.
8. Rice is used at wedding ceremonies in some countries. T
9. Scientists have stopped trying to improve the rice plant. F
10. The ideal rice plant would use even more water and grow more slowly. F

Test 2

B. Read the text again and mark these statements true (T), false (F) or D (Doesn't say).

1. Rice is eaten by half the people of Europe. D
2. Indonesia produces less rice than India. T
3. Rice should not be planted near rivers. F
4. Rice farmers in Japan use a lot of machines. F
5. Rice is ready to be picked and processed 30 days after being planted. F
6. Rice has to be kept wet while it is growing. T
7. In many countries it is considered very unlucky to throw rice away.
8. Rice is used at wedding ceremonies in some countries. T
9. Scientists have stopped trying to improve the rice plant. F
10. The ideal rice plant would use even more water and grow more slowly. F

D. Write a story about 100 words with the following title:

A very difficult day

• Last month I decided to visit my brother Salam in Cairo. So, I asked my friend Leith to drive me to the airport. Leith got lost on his way to my house and arrived very late.
• When we got to the airport, Leith drove away, and I ran in to catch my flight.
• The next flight leaves in five hours' time! I would like to call my brother to tell him I will be late, but I forget my mobile phone at home.
• And I didn't think to bring a book, so I can't read to pass the time. Even worse, I don't have any money on me, so I can't buy anything to drink or eat.