国际交流英语视听说4U8.pptx

Unit ;Think and Discuss;Think and Discuss;Questions; ; ;Exploring the Theme;A | Look at the photos and read the captions. Then discuss the questions. ;Around the world, disease-resistant foods have improved the quality of life for many people. Some experts believe that genetically-modified (GM) foods could transform agriculture throughout the world.;Eric Anderson checks on the chickens at his farm in Arkansas. He uses antibiotics—drugs that kill bacteria— to keep his birds healthy. Consumers are worried that the use of antibiotics and chemicals in their food could cause health problems in the future.;Workers shovel tons of soybeans on a ship in Vitória, Brazil. With food prices rising sharply, the world is struggling to feed its citizens. Scientists and governments are trying to find new ways to grow the world’s food supply.;Discuss the questions. 1. How can scientists improve the way we grow plants and the way we raise animals for food? 2. What are some reasons for rising food prices around the globe? 3. Would you eat food that has been altered to include a medicine or a vitamin? Why or why not?;Example Answers Scientists can develop safer alternatives to the chemicals some farmers use to grow food. They can also set standards for the way animals are raised so that the animals can be healthy without antibiotics. Scientists can also continue to develop high-yield grains that produce more food per acre of land.;Example Answers Rising food prices might be the result of speculation in futures markets. Climate change might also play a role since many parts of the world now experience either drought or flooding on a regular basis. If less food is produced, the price will rise. ;Example Answer 1 I would eat food that has been altered to contain a vitamin or a medicine because our knowledge of genetics has made such alterations possible, and the additions might be advantageous to me. ;Example Answer 2 I would not eat food that has been altered to contain a vitamin or