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         Today, just 13 crops provide 80 percent of people’s energy intake worldwide. Yet some of these crops may not grow well in the higher temperatures, unpredictable rainfall and extreme weather events caused by climate change. To feed a growing population in a rapidly changing world, food scientists are exploring more possibilities, while thinking about how to be environmentally friendly.

        The United Nations has declared 2023 the International Year of Millets. First cultivated in Asia about 10,000 years ago, millet is a major source of food in parts of Asia and Africa. Compared with wheat, maize and rice, millet is much more climate resilient; the crop needs little water and thrives in warmer, drier environments. Some more good news: Millet is one of many ancient grains — including teff, amaranth and sorghum — that are similarly sustainable and resilient.

        You’ve heard of almond milk and soy milk. The next alternative at your coffee shop could be made from Bambara groundnut. Like other legumes, the Bambara groundnut is packed with protein, and bacteria on the plant can convert atmospheric nitrogen into ammonia so the groundnut can still grow well in nutrient-poor soil without fertilizers. A better understanding of the plant could pave the way for breeding programs to help the Bambara groundnut become as popular as the soybean, a legume that produces high yields but is less able to withstand drought.

        Kelp is a type of seaweed with a few cool climate-friendly tricks. By taking in carbon dioxide during photosynthesis, it can lower the acidity of its watery surroundings, and this can help ensure the well-being of marine life. Kelp can also capture carbon in the atmosphere and store it, like underwater trees. That means growing and eating more kelp could be good for the environment. While kelp and other seaweeds have been widely consumed in Asia for thousands of years, they’re still not prevalent in many Western countries.

        The enset, cultivated in Ethiopia, is nicknamed the “false banana” because the plant resembles a banana tree, though its fruit is inedible. It’s also called “the tree against hunger” because its starchy stems can be harvested at any time of year, making it a reliable food crop during dry periods. Environmental reports suggest that the enset could be planted in other parts of Africa, and possibly beyond. However, the processing required to make enset edible is complex, so any expansion would have to be led by the communities who hold that knowledge.

(Adapted from sciencenews.org)

Question 44: Which best serves as the title for the passage?

                A. How The Changing Climate Is Affecting What You Eat Right Now

                B. As Climate Change Continues, These Foods May Reach Your Table

                C. Foods Of The Future And How They Will Solve The Climate Crisis 

                D. What Can We Do To Feed A World Of Increasing Climate Change? 

Question 45: The word “thrives” in paragraph 2 can be best replaced by ___________.           

                A. advances         B. blossoms          C. succeeds                D. excels

Question 46: In paragraph 2, what do we learn about millets?

                A. It will be officially recognised as an international crop in 2023.

                B. It is an important food source in a number of Asian regions.

                C. It has been widely cultivated in Asia for thousands of years.

                D. It can endure more severe conditions than other ancient grains.

Question 47: The word “prevalent” in paragraph 4 is closest in meaning to ___________.

        A. commonplace         B. traditional                      C. prestigious            D. habitual

Question 48: Which of the following is NOT TRUE, according to the passage?

                A. Bambara groundnut plants can create essential nutrients for the nuts themselves.

                B. Compared to soybean, Bambara groundnuts do not require as much water to develop.

                C. Kelp can help preserve marine life and improve the environment at the same time.

                D. There have been reports of the enset being planted in various areas all around Africa.

Question 49: The word “it” in paragraph 5 refers to __________.

                A. enset          B. banana tree        C. fruit                D. food crop

Question 50: Which of the following can be inferred from the passage?

                A. Food scientists believe that current food crops can no longer develop in the current climate.

                B. In the future, we may see the increasing popularity of a diverse range of ancient grains.

                C. Thanks to its environmental benefits, kelp will soon be the most commonly grown seaweed.

                D. Ethiopian communities are not very willing to share knowledge about processing enset.

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