Question

VEGAN CHARITIES AND GOOD CAUSES

These are tough times for the charities, many of which will be experiencing lower levels of donations ― so if you can support them please do.

HIPPO

HIPPO is dedicated to relieving poverty and overcoming hunger and malnutrition in poor countries through the provision and production of vegan food. They help vegan orphanages and some of the poorest families in the community, and encourage and assist the development of sustainable（可持續(xù)的）agriculture and gardening.

Plants for a Future

Plants for a Future（a project based in Cornwall）researches perennial（四季不斷的）, eatable and useful plants for sustainable agriculture / living. Their achievements include the creation of an online database of 7,000 plants.

Respect for Animals

Respect for Animals campaigns against the fur trade. They run the annual Design Against Fur competition and were responsible for the anti-fur advertising campaign of the 80’s.

Vegan-Organic Trust

The Vegan-Organic Trust is a charity “devoted to education about animal-free food growing”. They produce a regular magazine and provide information for both large- and small-scale growers.

Vega Research

Vega Research campaigns on farming and human health issues. Sponsors research into vegan nutrition and the links between diet and health.

 

56. Which of the following campaigns against animal products?

A. Hippo                                                 B. Plants for a Future

C. Vega Research                                     D. Vegan-Organic Trust

57. Judging from the passage, a “vegan” may be a person who _______.

A. does not eat or use animal products     B. takes a position in a government office

C. is devoted to helping the poor             D. helps in agriculture and gardening

58. What do all the charities and causes have in common?

A. They all deal with animal welfare.             B. They are all in need of donations.

C. They all provide aid in animal caring.         D. They are all about diet and health.

Answer 1

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