Question

comprehension
read the statements below.
if the statement is true, write t beside the sentence.
if it is false, write f and correct the information on the line.

1. organic tomatoes have no known health benefits compared to conventional tomatoes.
2. consumers pay approximately 20 - 100% more for conventional food than organic food.
3. livestock on organic farms have access to outdoor spaces.
4. by choosing organic food, consumers can help reduce the impact of global warming.
5. other than the cost, natural food is the same thing as organic food.

role - play
ask the farmer
do you buy produce from a
farmers market or local food
stand? here are some questions
you may want to ask about the
food you are buying. practise
asking and answering these
questions with a partner.
one of you will be the farmer
and the other will be a health
nut who has many questions
about the produce.
questions:
. are these certified organic?
. is this all locally grown?
. are these in season?
. are these ripe?
. do you use pesticides?
. how do you manage pests?
. what are the animals fed?
. has the lettuce been washed?
. is the corn genetically modified?

Explanation:

1. Organic tomatoes may have health benefits like lower pesticide residues.
2. Consumers usually pay more for organic food, not conventional.
3. Organic farming standards often require livestock access to outdoors.
4. Organic farming can reduce greenhouse gas emissions (e.g., less synthetic fertilizer use).
5. Natural food isn't regulated like organic food; they have different standards.

Answer:

1. F. Organic tomatoes may have health benefits (e.g., lower pesticide residues).
2. F. Consumers pay approximately 20 - 100% more for organic food than conventional food.
3. T.
4. T.
5. F. Natural food and organic food have different regulatory and production standards (not just cost).