Listen to the sounds of nature and take a few deep breaths. That way you can begin the unit with a clear mind.
Wind
talk with your partner
speak the dialogue again
Listen to the dialogue while reading the text.
Are you a vegetarian?en
No, but I don't eat a lot of meat.en
Why don't you eat a lot of meat?en
Because the meat production is bad for the environment.en
Why is it bad?en
It produces a lot of CO2 and also uses a lot of water and land.en
I don't think cows use more water, than a farmer for vegetables.en
You are right. But you forget the water for the cows' feed.en
Now I understand. You also need water to grow the feed for the animals.en
Yes, and that is why I don't eat a lot of meat.en
I'm also trying to eat less meat. Also because of the animal welfare.en
That's great to hear. Animal welfare is another reason for me too.en
Complete the dialogue.
 
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Listen to the short dialogue and select the correct response.
Speak your answers to the dialogue (when it's your turn). Record your answers to the dialogue (when it's your turn). Then replay your recording and compare each recorded part to the original.
David
Are you a vegetarian?en
You
No, but I don't eat a lot of meat.en
Why don't you eat a lot of meat?en
Because the meat production is bad for the environment.en
Why is it bad?en
It produces a lot of CO2 and also uses a lot of water and land.en
I don't think cows use more water, than a farmer for vegetables.en
You are right. But you forget the water for the cows' feed.en
Now I understand. You also need water to grow the feed for the animals.en
Yes, and that is why I don't eat a lot of meat.en
I'm also trying to eat less meat. Also because of the animal welfare.en
That's great to hear. Animal welfare is another reason for me too.en
Speak your answers to the dialogue (when it's your turn). Record your answers to the dialogue (when it's your turn). Then replay your recording and compare each recorded part to the original.
You
Are you a vegetarian?en
Ashlee
No, but I don't eat a lot of meat.en
Why don't you eat a lot of meat?en
Because the meat production is bad for the environment.en
Why is it bad?en
It produces a lot of CO2 and also uses a lot of water and land.en
I don't think cows use more water, than a farmer for vegetables.en
You are right. But you forget the water for the cows' feed.en
Now I understand. You also need water to grow the feed for the animals.en
Yes, and that is why I don't eat a lot of meat.en
I'm also trying to eat less meat. Also because of the animal welfare.en
That's great to hear. Animal welfare is another reason for me too.en
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