Answer — Exercise 6
6f - Writing·On Screen B2+ - Student's Book
Question
- Read the rubric, then the arguments (1-6). Which are arguments for? against?
- In pairs, think of justifications for each argument.
- Listen to two people discussing GM foods. What justifications do they give for each argument in Ex.6?
Answer
a)
- For: 3, 4, 5
- Against: 1, 2, 6
b) & c)
- Modifying the DNA of a plant is interfering with nature.
- The companies who produce them own the rights to them and can set any piece they want.
- It can produce crops that can survive droughts and pests and so prevent famine.
- It doesn't require the use of chemical pesticides so it reduces pollution.
- They can save money on pesticides and crop spraying machinery. Also, farmers would have bigger harvests because the crops would not be lost to insects or bad weather.
- GM foods have not been around for long enough to see if there are any long term health effects of eating them.