B1 – Intermediate
Micro Harvest is on a mission to make protein quick and tasty using tiny living things in a Bioreactor. It only takes them one day! They’re planning to use this protein in various foods, even for pets.
Listen to this audio and read the transcript about alternative protein production methods.
https://www.newsinlevels.com/products/the-future-of-a-steak-level-1/
Vocabulary Questions:
- How does the phrase “closed space” in the sentence, “They use tiny living things in a closed space, called a Bioreactor”? Use it in a sentence.
- What is meant by “to start small” in the sentence, “Bakers wants to start small, like in a local store or restaurant, and then grow“? Use it in a sentence.
- What does the word “process” mean in this sentence, “Micro Harvest finishes the process in just one day.”? Use it in a sentence.
Discussion Questions:
- How do you feel about the innovative approach for protein production?
- What potential advantages or concerns do you see?
- Why do you think there are rules for making the protein, and why is it important for the company to follow them?
- How do you think new ways of making food, like Micro Harvest’s method, might change the food we eat in the future? Elaborate.