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China's growing food waste problem (Level A1) — A tricycle is covered in green netting.

China's growing food waste problemCEFR A1

8 Jul 2025

Level A1 – Beginner
2 min
72 words
  • China has a serious problem with food waste now.
  • People often order many dishes at banquets.
  • Hosts order extra dishes to show hospitality and status.
  • Guests sometimes leave a lot of food uneaten.
  • Many homes and restaurants throw away good food.
  • People started an online campaign to stop waste.
  • The government passed a law to reduce waste.
  • Officials and groups plan to cut food loss.
  • Wasting food is bad for the environment.

Difficult words

  • banqueta large formal meal for many people
    banquets
  • hosta person who gives a party or event
    Hosts
  • hospitalityfriendly and generous treatment of guests
  • uneatennot eaten and left on plate
  • campaigna planned public effort to change behavior
  • environmentthe natural world and its living things

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Discussion questions

  • Do you ever leave food uneaten?
  • How do you feel about wasting food?
  • What can you do to waste less food?

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