Part 1: You will hear a short extract about the transformation of straw into

valuable materials in Thailand. Write NO MRE THAN THREE WORDS

AND/OR A NUMBER for each blank.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H8kodphRkAc

 Rice (1) __________________ will be burnt after every harvest in Thailand in

order to make clear of the land. Generally, if the remain of the rice is left to
decompose, a (2) _____________________ namely methane will be released. But
if it is burnt, CO2 and fine (3) ___________________ are emitted which are
detrimental to the environment.
 Jaruwan is the woman who wants to change this. After studying, she
develops an alternative to rice burning. After being cut, rice straw will be
blended with (4) _______________ in hours without additional chemicals. Then,
the mixture is cleaned and dried so that it will be exported to India as to
produce (5) ______________________ and (6) __________________.
 Scientists in one university take such interest in her products that they want
to make (7) ____________________ that are made of rice straw.
 Due to the outdoor lifestyle in Thailand, (8) ___________________ and food
stands here only use (9) ____________________. Thus, in order to sell those
products made of rice straw, Jaruwan have to follow the needs of many
people concerning the size and the price.
KEY

1. STRAW AND STUBBLE: the dried, yellow stems of crops such as wheat and

the short stems left after a crop
2. POTENT GREENHOUSE GAS
3. PARTICULATE MATTER: an extremely small piece of dirt that causes pollution
4. HOT WATER
5. BIODEGRADABLE PAPER
6. PACKGAGING
7. TAKEAWAY FOOD PACKAGING
8. STREET VENDORS: A vendor is also a person who sells food or goods on the street
9. DISPOSABLE CONTAINERS