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Level A1 – BeginnerCEFR A1
2 min
79 words
- Many people put up holiday decorations.
- Some people buy a real Christmas tree.
- People buy about 25 to 30 million real trees each year.
- Michigan is the third largest producer of trees.
- Growers sell trees to local and national markets.
- The industry has record-high tariffs now.
- Other problems affect tree production this year.
- Bill Lindberg gives advice to growers and buyers.
- He explains pricing and how to care for trees.
- Growers and educators watch conditions and share advice.
Difficult words
- tree — A tall plant with branches and leaves.trees
- real — Not fake; actual or genuine.
- fake — Not real; made to look like something.
- important — Something that matters a lot.
- care — To look after something or someone.
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Discussion questions
- Do you prefer real or fake Christmas trees? Why?
- How do you take care of a Christmas tree?
- What do you enjoy about the holidays?
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