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Practice Listening: Multiple Choice, Single Answer ID: #30205 Short Farming 2
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Listen to the recording and answer the multiple-choice question by selecting the correct response. Only one response is correct.

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Traditional farming is an important part of the Japanese culture. Farmers prefer to grow their crops using old style methods, such as using simple machinery or even farming the land with their own hands as often happens. It allows them to connect with the natural world around them and creates a particular feeling of calm which we often associate with Japan. There's a strong possibility that these features of their culture would be lost forever if modern farming practises were forced on them in order to make them more competitive.

What conclusion does the speaker draw about possible new farming techniques?

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Option 4: "Farmers will have a different relationship with nature."

Explanation: This option is correct as it reflects the conclusion drawn in the text. The speaker indicates that if modern farming practices are imposed, the traditional connection farmers have with nature would change, leading to a different relationship. This aligns with the text's theme of preserving cultural identity through traditional farming.

Option 1: "Farmers will need to start using more advanced tools."

Explanation: This option suggests that farmers will adopt advanced tools, which contradicts the text's emphasis on traditional methods. The text highlights the farmers' preference for old-style methods and simple machinery, indicating that they are resistant to modern techniques.

Option 2: "Farmers will grow a much larger number of crops."

Explanation: This option implies an increase in crop quantity, which is not supported by the text. The focus is on maintaining traditional practices rather than expanding crop production, making this statement misleading.

Option 3: "Farmers will produce crops at a competitive price."

Explanation: This option suggests that farmers will produce crops competitively, which is not aligned with the text's message. The text warns that modern farming practices could threaten traditional methods, implying that competitiveness may come at the cost of cultural values.

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