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B1 \u2014 Intermediate<\/em><\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The UN reports that homes are responsible for 60% of food waste. Many people buy too much food and cannot eat it all. Some people throw away food that is still good to eat. We can help by planning our meals and buying only what we need. We should also store food properly and use leftovers. Small changes at home can help reduce food waste.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Read the article about UN\u2019s report on food waste.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

https:\/\/breakingnewsenglish.com\/2610\/261019-food-waste-4.html<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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

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  1. What does \u201cfood waste<\/strong>\u201d mean? \u201cPeople, businesses and governments can all reduce <\/em>food waste<\/em><\/strong>.\u201d <\/em>Use the term in a sentence. Give a synonym.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  2. What does \u201clandfill<\/strong>\u201d mean? \u201cRotting food in <\/em>landfills<\/em><\/strong> releases dangerous gases like methane.\u201d<\/em>\u00a0Use the term in a sentence. Give a synonym.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  3. What does \u201csurplus food<\/strong>\u201c mean? \u201cRestaurants and supermarkets can donate <\/em>surplus food<\/em><\/strong> to people in need.<\/em>\u201d Use the term in a sentence. Give a synonym.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

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

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    1. What is your reaction to and opinion on this, \u201cA billion meals are thrown away every day, despite millions of people starving.<\/em>\u201c?<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    2. How big is the problem of food waste in your own country? Share details.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    3. Why is reducing food waste important?<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    4. How can we reduce food waste?<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    5. What is your opinion about donating surplus food to people in need?<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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