EU’s Deforestation Law disrupts coffee industry

admin 2024年3月28日

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Pre-reading questions:

I will read each question. Then, please answer them.

講師がそれぞれの質問を読むので答えましょう。

Is coffee production and supply really important for your country’s economy or farming?
Are there specific places known for growing coffee in your country?

Vocabulary:

I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me.

単語、意味、例文を読みます。講師に続いて音読しましょう。

industry /IN-duh-stree/

[noun] – the companies and activities involved in the production of goods for sale, esp. in a factory
The automotive industry experienced significant growth due to advancements in technology and increased consumer demand for electric vehicles.

demand /dih-MAND/

[verb] – to require or insist on something being provided or fulfilled
The school demands that all students submit their completed homework assignments by the end of the week.

track /trak/

[verb] – to follow or trace the path, progress, or history of something
Investigators tracked the suspect’s movements through the city using surveillance footage and eyewitness accounts.

access /AK-ses/

[noun] – the right or opportunity to use or look at something
Employees were granted access to the secure database after completing the required cybersecurity training.

doubt /dout/

[noun] – (a feeling of) not being certain about something, especially about how good or true it is
There was doubt among the team about the accuracy of the new scientific findings until further research was conducted.

Article reading:

Please read the whole article. Then, I will check your pronunciation and intonation.

記事を音読しましょう。講師はあなたの発音とイントネーションを確認します。

The EU made a new rule called the EU Deforestation Regulation (EUDR), starting at the end of 2024. It worries the coffee industry. People in the EU are changing what they buy, not buying from small farmers in Ethiopia. The rule stops goods linked to deforestation, which causes climate change. This change might harm small farmers and make coffee more expensive for people in the EU. It might not protect forests as planned.

Dallmayr and other companies worry about buying Ethiopian coffee due to a new law. This rule demands proof that items like coffee, cocoa, and soy are not from deforested areas, which is tough to track where internet access and land ownership are complex. Despite the EU’s goal to aid producing nations and small farmers, doubts persist about the law’s practicality. Ivory Coast and Ghana might struggle due to the law affecting protected forests, potentially shifting goods, altering supply chains, and raising EU food prices. Overall, the EUDR’s impact is complex, affecting economies, the environment, and society. This brings challenges for small farmers and importers while tackling deforestation linked to global trade.

True or False:

Read the sentences and identify if they are true or false based on the article.

文章を読んで、記事に基づいて正誤を答えましょう。

The EUDR positively impacts small farmers in Ethiopia by offering financial aid and improved market access for their products.
The EUDR is causing concern within the coffee industry due to its regulations aimed at goods associated with deforestation.
The regulation prohibits products connected to deforestation, aiming to address its link to climate change.
The EUDR’s implementation does not affect supply chains or cause any alterations in the trade of goods from countries like Ivory Coast and Ghana.
Contrary to concerns, the EUDR’s effect is straightforward, solely impacting large-scale producers and not affecting societal aspects.

Fill in the blanks:

Choose the correct word from the table then fill in the blanks.

適切な言葉を選んで空欄を埋めましょう。

industry

demand

track

access

doubt

The library offers free __________ to a wide range of online resources for students and researchers.
She works in the fashion ___________, overseeing the design and production of clothing for a renowned clothing brand.
Citizens __________ transparency in government decisions, insisting that laws be implemented to ensure accountability and fairness in governance.
His __________ about the project’s success stemmed from previous failed attempts in similar endeavors.
Scientists __________ changes in climate patterns by analyzing temperature data collected over several decades.