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B1 – Intermediate<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Bulgaria is famous for its rich history and expertise in rose oil production. Their products are important in the global fragrance and cosmetics industry. The country’s unique climate and fertile soil provide ideal conditions for cultivating roses. This is why Bulgaria is one of the top producers of this exquisite oil.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Listen to this audio and read the transcript about the rose industry in Bulgaria.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

https:\/\/www.newsinlevels.com\/products\/bulgarias-rose-industry-level-3\/<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Vocabulary Questions:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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  1. What does “harvest<\/strong>” mean? “Last week, farmers were busy harvesting<\/strong> petals about a month earlier than usual due to climate change, which has brought warmer and more humid springs.<\/em>” Give two (2) synonyms or similar expressions and use ‘harvest’ in your own sentence.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  2. What does “yield<\/strong>” mean? “This year, conditions were more favorable, resulting in better\u00a0yields<\/strong>.<\/em>” Give two (2) synonyms or similar expressions and use ‘yield’ in your own sentence.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  3. What does “unreasonably<\/strong>” mean? “This year\u2019s improved output was due to an unseasonably<\/strong> warm winter and a very warm March.<\/em>” Give two (2) synonyms or similar expressions and use ‘unreasonably’ in your own sentence.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

    Discussion Questions:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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    1. How has climate change affected the production of rose oil in Bulgaria?<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    2. Do you think the demand for rose oil will increase in the future? Why or why not?<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    3. How important is the rose oil industry for Bulgaria’s economy? Elaborate.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    4. What are some potential challenges faced by farmers in Bulgaria when producing rose oil?<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    5. How do you think advancements in technology could affect the production of rose oil in the future?<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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