In this lesson we’ll watch and listen to a short news report about food which has been changed by scientific methods.
Before watching and listening, think about this question:
Why might people not want to eat food that has been changed by scientists?
Vocabulary
Before listening, check that you understand the meaning of these words:
| Word | Part of speech | Example |
|---|---|---|
| trample | verb | She trampled over the garden and flattened the flowers. |
| genetically modified | adjective | I’m not buying that tomato - it’s been genetically modified. I prefer natural food. |
| crop | noun | It’s possible to grow a crop of tomatoes on your patio or balcony. |
| disseminate | verb | The Internet allows us to disseminate information widely and quickly. |
| trial | noun | I’ll take the course for a trial period, then decide if I want to continue. |
| resistant | adjective | I haven’t caught the flu yet. I must be resistant. |
| commercial | adjective | This is a commercial activity - I hope to make a profit. |
| innovation | noun | The new iphone is a real innovation. |
| sceptical | adjective | Despite all the evidence, the politician was sceptical about climate change. |
| organic | adjective | She believed that organic vegetables were better for her. |
Now watch the video
Exercise
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