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Grenada protects soursop from a new pest (Level A1) — a green bird perched on top of a tree branch

Grenada protects soursop from a new pestCEFR A1

20 May 2025

Level A1 – Beginner
2 min
70 words
  • Farmers grow soursop in Grenada for sale locally.
  • The soursop fruit is used for food and drinks.
  • Soursop brings important income for many farmers.
  • A small sucking insect now harms many trees.
  • Farmers sprayed and pruned the affected trees.
  • Many farms asked for more help from others.
  • Experts move helpful insects between different fields.
  • Training helps farmers to spot tiny insects.
  • People hope that continued help will protect the crop.

Difficult words

  • soursopa green tropical fruit with soft flesh
    soursop fruit
  • insectsmall animal with six legs
    insects
  • sprayput liquid on plants to kill pests
    sprayed
  • prunecut parts of a plant to help growth
    pruned
  • incomemoney people get from work or sales
  • protectkeep something safe from harm

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Discussion questions

  • Do you eat soursop or similar fruits?
  • Have you seen insects on garden plants?
  • Would you ask others for help with a farm problem?

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