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Transitioning to sustainable farming practices could boost global food production by 30% by 2050

2024年11月1日

BRIX IIMG (10)

Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. What does sustainable farming mean? In your opinion, what are the biggest challenges farmers face when trying to adopt sustainable practices? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. promote /pruh-MOHT/ [verb] – to encourage or support something, or to help make something happen The school organized a campaign to promote healthy eating among students. mitigate /MIT-i-geyt/ [verb] – to make something less harmful, unpleasant, or bad Planting trees helps to mitigate the effects of air pollution in urban areas. predict /pri-DIKT/ [verb] – to say what will happen in the future, based…
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Intermediate

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Transitioning to sustainable farming practices could boost global food production by 30% by 2050

2024年11月1日

BRIX IIMG (10)

Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. emission /ih-MISH-uhn/ [noun] – the act of releasing something, especially gas or radiation, into the environment The city implemented strict regulations to reduce carbon emissions from vehicles. detrimental /de-truh-MEN -tl/ [adjective] – causing harm or damage Excessive plastic waste can have detrimental effects on marine life and ecosystems. conventional /kuhn-VEN-shuh-nl/ [adjective] – based on or in accordance with what is generally done or believed Conventional methods of energy production can contribute significantly to climate change. synthetic /sin-THET-ik/ [adjective] – made by chemical synthesis, especially to imitate a natural product Synthetic fabrics are often used in sportswear…
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Expert

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Transitioning to sustainable farming practices could boost global food production by 30% by 2050

2024年11月1日

BRIX IIMG (10)

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 farming sustainable? Do farmers face challenges when trying to adopt sustainable practices? 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。 agriculture /AG-ri-kuhl-cher/ [noun] – the science or practice of farming Farmers work in agriculture to grow food. climate change /KlAHY-mit cheynj/ [noun] – changes in the world’s weather, in particular the fact that it is believed to be getting warmer as a result of human activity increasing the level of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere The effects of climate change are becoming increasingly evident. food security /si-KYOOR-i-tee/ [noun] – having…
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Beginner

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