Lesson 1

Reading

2. Read two articles about the future of farming. Choose the correct title for each article. There is one title that you don’t need.

a. Changes in agriculture that can save the land 2
b. New solutions for our growing world 1
c. Four ways that farmers damage the Earth

3. Read the two articles again. Are these statements true (T), false (F) or not included (NI)?

1. Both articles describe technological solutions to future food problems. T
2. According to scientists, rising sea levels will change how we grow food. Not included
3. The UN believes that agriculture always has a negative effect on the climate. Not included
4. Both articles describe the damage done to the environment by livestock. F, Only the first article describes the damage done by livestock.
5. The first article mentions the taste of food made in a laboratory. T

4. Look at the articles again. Complete the table with the correct information.

Possible solution	Reason	Problem
We will need to produce a wider variety of food.	There will be a lot more people living on the Earth.	We will need to produce more food.
Farmers will need to find new ways to help their crops grow.	Farmers are using too many chemicals.	Some farmland in Europe is damaged.
Farmers will need to use new innovations (to dry the land).	Climate change.	In southern Africa, there is too much rain in the summer.