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Level A1 – BeginnerCEFR A1
2 min
77 words
- Global warming already affects many food crops worldwide.
- Global temperatures rose above pre-industrial levels last year.
- Low-latitude countries will be worst affected by warming.
- Staple foods like rice and maize will suffer.
- Some tropical roots such as yam are very vulnerable.
- Farmers may lose land that is suitable for crops.
- People in poor regions could face more hunger and malnutrition.
- Improving seeds, irrigation and local crops can help.
- Local support and finance are also important.
Difficult words
- global warming — a long-term rise in Earth's average temperature
- low-latitude — areas near the equator with warm climate
- staple — a main food eaten every day
- vulnerable — likely to be harmed or damaged
- irrigation — water supply for fields and crops
- malnutrition — poor health from not enough good food
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Discussion questions
- Which staple food do you like: rice or maize?
- Do you or your family grow food at home?
- Name one thing that can help farmers (one word).
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