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B2\/C1 Level<\/strong><\/h5>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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The disappearance of small farms<\/span> in America has been a gradual process that has accelerated in recent decades. The government’s push for increased food productivity during the Cold War led to the conversion of small farms into larger, more efficient operations. This resulted in a significant decrease in the number of farmers and a loss of local food traditions. The use of fertilizers<\/strong>, new labor-saving machines, and scientific advances such as the use of antibiotics to make animals grow faster also contributed to this trend.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The loss of small farms has had a profound impact on our food system and our health. Small farms not only provide fresh and nutritious food, but they also play a critical role in preserving local food traditions<\/span>, supporting rural communities, and protecting the environment. The disappearance of small farms has led to a loss of biodiversity, soil degradation<\/strong>, and increased dependence on chemical inputs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The COVID-19 crisis has highlighted the fragility<\/strong> of our food system and the need for a more sustainable and resilient food system that can ensure food security and improve the health of people. A sustainable food system should prioritize small-scale, regenerative, and organic farming practices. It should also support local food economies and provide fair prices to farmers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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To create a more sustainable food system, we must take a holistic<\/strong> approach that addresses the economic, social, and environmental dimensions of food production and consumption. This will require collaboration among farmers, policymakers<\/strong>, researchers, and consumers. By working together, we can create a food system that is healthy for people and the planet.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Comprehension<\/summary>
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1) What led to the decrease in the number of small farms in America?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

2) What are some of the impacts of the loss of small farms on our food system and health?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

3) How can we create a more sustainable and resilient food system?<\/p>\n<\/div><\/details><\/div>\n\n\n\n

Vocabulary<\/summary>
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Match the words to the definition<\/span>:         <\/p>\n\n\n\n

1) fertilizer                            <\/p>\n\n\n\n

2) soil<\/p>\n\n\n\n

3) degradation<\/p>\n\n\n\n

4) fragility<\/p>\n\n\n\n

5) holistic<\/p>\n\n\n\n

6) policymakers<\/p>\n\n\n\n

a) quality of being easily broken<\/p>\n\n\n\n

b) entire<\/p>\n\n\n\n

c) dirt or earth, used mainly when discussing plants<\/p>\n\n\n\n

d) the decrease in quality<\/p>\n\n\n\n

e) a substance added to soil to help plants grow<\/p>\n\n\n\n

f) people who make the laws<\/p>\n<\/div><\/details><\/div>\n\n\n\n

Grammar Highlights<\/summary>
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Use noun forms rather than verbs for a more formal sound:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cThe disappearance<\/span> of small farms in America has been a gradual process that\u2026\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cSmall farms in America are disappearing gradually and \u2026\u201d<\/s><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Use inversion in all C1 writings:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cSmall farms not only<\/span> provide fresh and nutritious food, but they also<\/span> play a critical role in preserving local food traditions.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/div><\/details><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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B2\/C1 Level<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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B1 Level<\/strong><\/h5>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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A2 Level<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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The disappearance<\/strong> of small farms in America has been happening over time<\/span> and has gotten worse in recent years. The government’s desire to produce more food during the Cold War led to smaller farms becoming bigger, more efficient operations. This caused a decrease<\/strong> in the number of farmers and a loss of local food traditions. The use of fertilizers, new machines that save work, and using science to make animals grow faster also added to this trend<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The loss of small farms has a big effect on our food system and our health. Small farms not only give us fresh and healthy food, but they also play a big role<\/strong> in keeping local food traditions, supporting rural communities, and protecting the environment<\/strong>. The disappearance of small farms has caused a loss of different types of plants and animals, harm to the soil<\/strong>, and a bigger dependence on chemicals.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The COVID-19 crisis has shown how weak our food system is and the need for a more sustainable and strong food system that can make sure we have enough food and make people healthier. A sustainable food system should have small farms that use natural methods and grow organic food. To make a more sustainable food system, we must look<\/span> at the economic, social, and environmental parts of growing and using food.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Comprehension<\/summary>
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1) What is the main reason for the disappearance of small farms in America?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

2) How does the loss of small farms affect our food system and health?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

3) Why is it important to have a sustainable food system, and what are some of the key elements of a sustainable food system?<\/p>\n<\/div><\/details><\/div>\n\n\n\n

Vocabulary<\/summary>
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Match the words to the definition<\/span>:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

1) disappearance                                <\/p>\n\n\n\n

2) decrease<\/p>\n\n\n\n

3) trend<\/p>\n\n\n\n

4) role<\/p>\n\n\n\n

5) environment<\/p>\n\n\n\n

6) soil<\/p>\n\n\n\n

a) your part in an activity<\/p>\n\n\n\n

b) to go down in number<\/p>\n\n\n\n

c) something that is popular at the moment<\/p>\n\n\n\n

d) when something doesn’t exist anymore, noun of disappear<\/p>\n\n\n\n

e) the natural world<\/p>\n\n\n\n

f) dirt or earth, used mainly when discussing plants<\/p>\n<\/div><\/details><\/div>\n\n\n\n

Grammar Highlights<\/summary>
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Use present perfect continuous for past actions that are continuing to happen:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cThe disappearance of small farms in America has been happening over time<\/span>\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Use the base form of a verb after a modal verb:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201c\u2026we must look<\/span> at the economic\u2026\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201c\u2026we must to<\/s> look at the economic\u2026\u201d<\/p>\n<\/div><\/details><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

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B2\/C1 Level<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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A2 Level<\/strong><\/h5>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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Small farms in America are disappearing<\/strong>. This has been happening for a long time and is getting worse<\/strong>. The government wants to make more food, so small farms are becoming<\/strong> bigger and more efficient. This means there are fewer<\/strong> farmers and we are losing local food traditions. Fertilizers, new machines, and science are also making this happen.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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When small farms disappear, it affects our food and health. Small farms give us fresh and healthy food, and they also help keep local food traditions, support rural communities, and protect the environment<\/strong>. When small farms disappear, we lose different types of plants and animals, the soil gets damaged, and we depend more on chemicals.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The COVID-19 crisis has shown<\/span> that our food system is weak and we need to make it stronger and more sustainable. We need small farms that use natural methods, are self-sustaining, and grow organic food. We also need to support local food businesses and give fair prices to farmers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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We need to fix the reasons why small farms are disappearing.   This means looking at the economic<\/strong>, social, and environmental parts of growing and using food. We need farmers, people who make rules, scientists, and consumers to work together. By working together, we can make a food system that is good for people and the earth.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Comprehension<\/summary>
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1) What is happening to small farms in America?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

2) How does the disappearance of small farms affect our food and health?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

3) What is the solution for creating a more sustainable food system?<\/p>\n<\/div><\/details><\/div>\n\n\n\n

Vocabulary<\/summary>
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Match the words to the definition<\/span>:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

1) disappear                          <\/p>\n\n\n\n

2) worse<\/p>\n\n\n\n

3) become<\/p>\n\n\n\n

4) fewer<\/p>\n\n\n\n

5) environment<\/p>\n\n\n\n

6) economic<\/p>\n\n\n\n

a) related to money<\/p>\n\n\n\n

b) to change into something else<\/p>\n\n\n\n

c) less<\/p>\n\n\n\n

d) something doesn’t exist anymore<\/p>\n\n\n\n

e) the natural world<\/p>\n\n\n\n

f) the comparative form of \u201cbad\u201d<\/p>\n<\/div><\/details><\/div>\n\n\n\n

Grammar Highlights<\/summary>
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Use present perfect tense to talk about actions in the past that are still true now<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cThe COVID-19 crisis has shown<\/span> that our food system is weak\u201d<\/p>\n<\/div><\/details><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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