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Level A1 – BeginnerCEFR A1
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70 words
- Climate change is reducing cocoa production in many regions.
- Cocoa trees grow within a small temperature range.
- Very warm areas produce much less cocoa fruit.
- Pollination by insects is important for cocoa flowers.
- Hand pollination can raise the cocoa yield.
- Farmers depend on cocoa to pay for basics.
- Plantation expansion can harm forests and wildlife.
- Adding shade or cover crops can help trees.
- Scientists call for more research and support.
Difficult words
- climate — Long-term weather patterns in a region.
- pollination — Transfer of pollen that helps plants make fruit.
- yield — Amount of crop or product from plants.
- plantation — A large farm where one crop is grown.
- shade — Area with less sun to protect plants.
- wildlife — Wild animals and plants in nature.
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Discussion questions
- Do you eat chocolate?
- Have you seen a farm or plantation?
- Would you like to help protect forests near farms?
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