Listen to these words and repeat to practice your pronunciation.
a pesticide
an insecticide
a herbicide
drug resistant
food contamination
the agriculture industry
Listen and read along to these sentences.
Should we buy only organic vegetables? How harmful is it to buy vegetables that were not grown organically?
Is there any proof that organic vegetables and fruits are healthier than their non-organic counterparts?
Using agricultural pesticides is extremely harmful for our health. It's been proven that these chemicals can get into our food and then into our bodies.
Without pesticides, farmers are fighting a losing battle against super strong insects and pests. How can farmers make a living if all their crops are being eaten and destroyed by pests?
Practice reading those sentences aloud and record your voice or say the sentences out to your class!
Exercise
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