IV. Read the following passage. Decide whether the statements from 23 to 26 are True (T), False (F) or Doesn’t say (DS) and choose the correct answer (A, B, C, or D) to complete the statements in the questions 27 and 28.
Situated in a warm, tropical region, Indonesia has a lot of rain and sunshine and, therefore, has the perfect climate for a long growing season. The country also has large areas of good-quality soil. Both factors make Indonesia an excellent region for a successful farming economy. A large percentage of the population works in the farming industry, and the country gets a lot of income from this. There is a large range of farms, but most belong to three types: small farms growing rice for domestic use, small farms growing crops for export, and large, foreign-owned or privately-owned farms that also mostly export food.
Indonesia’s climate makes it ideal for planting and growing the most popular crops. Indonesia is one of the world’s largest producers of many different kinds of food. It is a known producer of palm oil and spices like cloves and cinnamon. It is also one of the biggest producers of other key foods consumers frequently buy, such as cocoa, coffee, and tea. Growing plants to eat is obviously important, yet many farmers also plant other crops of high value, such as natural rubber.
The farming industry is clearly important for the country’s economy; however, it has also influenced the local food culture and customs. Indonesia has a long history of cooking with herbs and spices. The Betawi, who are a local group in the region of Jakarta, are responsible for many of the street foods. Kerak Telor, which is possibly their most famous dish, is made of rice, coconut, onions, shrimp, and egg and fried into a cake. With thousands of street food stalls selling dishes for under one U.S. dollar, they form an important part of the economy.
23. Indonesia’s warm climate and fertile soil make it a great place for farming. _______________
24. Farming contributes more to the economy than any other sector in Indonesia. _______________
25. Street food stalls in Indonesia primarily target foreign tourists. _______________
26. Farmers in Indonesia merely cultivate food crops and do not grow non-edible plants. _______________
27. According to the passage, farming is important for Indonesia’s economy because it ___________ .
A. creates jobs and increases the country’s income
