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B1 – Intermediate<\/em><\/strong>\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Cork is used to so many things. For example, as alcoholic beverage bottles stopper or a material for insulation.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Portugal produces and exports the highest amount of cork in the world. It is a very important part of their economy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

However, despite its many purposes, there had been some problems with growing cork trees.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Listen to this audio and read the transcript about sustainable cork.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

https:\/\/www.newsinlevels.com\/products\/sustainable-cork-level-2\/<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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

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  1. What does \u201cto pass down through generations<\/strong>\u201d mean? \u201cIn Portugal, cork harvesting is a skilled tradition <\/em>passed down through generations<\/em><\/strong>.<\/em>\u201d Use the phrase in your own sentence.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  2. What does \u201csustainable alternative<\/strong>\u201d mean? \u201cResearchers, like Miguel No at the University of Aveiro, are exploring cork as a sustainable alternative<\/strong> to\u00a0synthetic\u00a0materials.<\/em>\u201d Use this term in a sentence.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  3. What does \u201ceco-friendly<\/strong>\u201d mean? \u201cThe long growth cycle of cork trees shows the patience required in this <\/em>eco-friendly<\/em><\/strong> industry.\u201d<\/em> Give one (1) synonym or similar expression and use \u2018eco-friendly\u2019 in your own sentence.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

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

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    1. What is the problem in the cork industry in Portugal? What is a solution to it?<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    2. What do you suppose will happen to the cork industry in Portugal in the future?<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    3. What do you think about a cork harvesting job?<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    4. Give benefits and uses of cork.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    5. In Portugal, cork harvesting is a skilled tradition passed down through generations. In your country, what is a skilled tradition that is passed down from generation to generation? Are there less people interested in joining this industry, too? Talk all about it.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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