news bulletin – answers

"Eliminate hunger" plan

true/false

1. Poorer nations are affected more by the food crisis. T
2. World leaders are tackling the problem. F: they are being urged to
3. The food summit is being held in Paris. F: in Rome
4. The measures include vouchers and credit transfers. F: vouchers and cash transfers
5. Improving pest an disease control will help with crop quality. F: it will help yields (quantity)
6. Member states have a clear sense of resolve. T
7. Members have also been investing in agricultural productivity. F: they will do this in the future (‘for years to come’)
8. Oil has been higher than $135 per barrel. F: this is a ‘record high’ the highest ever
9. A series of demonstrations have been held across the world against rising fuel costs. F: across Europe
10. Farmers want the EU to support their industry financially. F: Fishermen