# Agricultural programme in Mozambique

IELTS Academic Listening - 10 questions - 11 minutes - Note completion

Source: Recording, questions and answer key from Cambridge IELTS 15, Test 2, Listening Part 4. © Cambridge University Press & Assessment. Used for educational practice. Explanations and evidence notes are written by Testmigo.

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## Questions

### Questions 31-40: Note completion

Complete the notes below. Write ONE WORD ONLY for each answer.

Agricultural programme in Mozambique
How the programme was organised
It focused on a dry and arid region in Chicualacuala district, near the Limpopo River.
People depended on the forest to provide charcoal as a source of income.
**(31)** _____ was seen as the main priority to ensure the supply of water.
Most of the work organised by farmers' associations was done by **(32)** _____.
Fenced areas were created to keep animals away from crops.
The programme provided
**(33)** _____ for the fences
**(34)** _____ for suitable crops
water pumps.
The farmers provided
labour
**(35)** _____ for the fences on their land.
Further developments
The marketing of produce was sometimes difficult due to lack of **(36)** _____.
Training was therefore provided in methods of food **(37)** _____.
Farmers made special places where **(38)** _____ could be kept.
Local people later suggested keeping **(39)** _____.
Evaluation and lessons learned
Agricultural production increased, improving incomes and food security.
Enough time must be allowed, particularly for the **(40)** _____ phase of the programme.

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