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21
At first Fiona thinks that Martin’s tutorial topic is
A
inappropriate.
B
dull.
C
interesting.
D
fascinating.
22
According to Martin, the banana
A
has only recently been cultivated.
B is economical to grow.
C is good for your health.
D is his favourite food.
23
Fiona listens to Martin because she
A
wants to know more about bananas.
B
has nothing else to do today.
C
is interested in the economy of Australia.
D
wants to help Martin.
24
According to Martin, bananas were introduced into Australia from
A
India.
B
England.
C
China.
D
Africa.

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37
Listening
Questions 25-30
Complete Martin’s notes Use NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS for each answer.
Commercially grown
banana plant
Each banana tree produces
(25) .......................................................
of bananas.
On modern plantations in tropical
conditions a tree can bear fruit after
(26) ............................................ .
Banana trees prefer to grow (27) ......................................... and they require
rich soil and (28) ..................................... . The fruit is often protected by
(29) ............................................... .
Ripe bananas emit a gas which helps other (30) .......................................... .
Questions 31 and 32
Circle the TWO correct boxes.
Consumption of Australian bananas
A
Europe
B
Asia