TOEIC · Practice Test 15

Short Talk 148

In the latest news for the farming industry, The Farmer's Almanac has claimed that 2019 has been a record breaking year for farmers across the nation.

Level: B2 · 11 sentences

Transcript

  1. In the latest news for the farming industry,
  2. The Farmer's Almanac has claimed that 2019 has been a record breaking year for farmers across the nation.
  3. There has been a surge of demand for fresh vegetables,
  4. including corn, green beans and squash.
  5. However, not all farmers are reaping the benefits.
  6. For instance, 56-year-old Bill Hammer, from Chillicothe,
  7. says he is still struggling.
  8. He claims he has not been able to update his equipment for a number of years due to low profits.
  9. He is not alone,
  10. our studies show certain geographical elements can greatly influence a farmer's profits.
  11. Mr. Hammer lives in an area where farmers are claiming the least amount of income.