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Biotechnology

Listen to two students talking about genetically modified food. Frank is for GM food but his friend Ann is against it.
See or print the audioscript and do a language activity on paper.  (pdf file - 90.4 Kb)

Try the following online language activities on the audio.
Prediction activity - which of these five words do you expect to hear in Frank and Ann’s conversation about GM food?
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Comprehension activity - are these statements True or False according to the audio?
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Comprehension and vocabulary - Read this summary of the conversation between Frank and Ann and choose the correct words.
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At 23 May 2009 01:14 yasemin wrote:

absolutely wonderful! I really liked vocabulary and comprehension exersizes.   
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At 21 Feb 2009 13:34 eskay wrote:

I accidentally found this website. It is perfect for me to improve my English language. I enjoyed listening to this audio very much.Thank you.   
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At 19 Dec 2008 16:45 jom wrote:

I really enjoyed listening this audio because that is very actual problem of our developing world. Right now I don't want to say anything about it but first I should inquire more about it. Thanks BC (british council)   
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At 9 Oct 2008 17:54 thienloi wrote:

How are exciting activities .I'm really like the correct words section .   
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