Listen to the sounds of nature and take a few deep breaths. That way you can begin the unit with a clear mind.
River
talk with your partner
speak the dialogue again
Listen to the dialogue while reading the text.
I only buy organic food.en
Do you think organic is better than regular food?en
Yes. Less pesticides are used to produce it.en
But it is very expensive.en
I think it is worth it to spend more money for high quality food.en
But is organic food really higher quality?en
Organic farming is also better for biodiversity and ground water.en
I guess some things are better, but it still doesn't change the quality.en
I just don't want to eat food that has been treated with regular pesticides.en
I understand your point. There is a lot of uncertainty around food production right now.en
Exactly. And until we know more about chemical pesticides and fertilizers, I will trust organic food.en
I guess it won't hurt to buy organic if you can afford it.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
I only buy organic food.en
You
Do you think organic is better than regular food?en
Yes. Less pesticides are used to produce it.en
But it is very expensive.en
I think it is worth it to spend more money for high quality food.en
But is organic food really higher quality?en
Organic farming is also better for biodiversity and ground water.en
I guess some things are better, but it still doesn't change the quality.en
I just don't want to eat food that has been treated with regular pesticides.en
I understand your point. There is a lot of uncertainty around food production right now.en
Exactly. And until we know more about chemical pesticides and fertilizers, I will trust organic food.en
I guess it won't hurt to buy organic if you can afford it.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
I only buy organic food.en
Ashlee
Do you think organic is better than regular food?en
Yes. Less pesticides are used to produce it.en
But it is very expensive.en
I think it is worth it to spend more money for high quality food.en
But is organic food really higher quality?en
Organic farming is also better for biodiversity and ground water.en
I guess some things are better, but it still doesn't change the quality.en
I just don't want to eat food that has been treated with regular pesticides.en
I understand your point. There is a lot of uncertainty around food production right now.en
Exactly. And until we know more about chemical pesticides and fertilizers, I will trust organic food.en
I guess it won't hurt to buy organic if you can afford it.en
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