Biotechnology & Genetic EngineeringL13
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Everyday Scene

A realistic scene for final speaking practice with useful thematic vocabulary.

20 minC1c1everyday_scenebiotechnology-genetic-engineeringbiotechnologygmosbioethicsconsumer awareness

Lesson objectives

  • Practise spontaneous description from a realistic visual prompt.
  • Use the unit vocabulary for natural, image-based speaking.
  • Close the unit with a final communicative task linked to biotechnology & genetic engineering.

The Supermarket of the Future

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En esta imagen, vemos a una consumidora evaluando la calidad de los productos frescos en un supermercado moderno. La escena nos invita a reflexionar sobre cómo la biotecnología influye en nuestra alimentación diaria y los dilemas éticos que surgen al elegir alimentos modificados genéticamente.

Preguntas para hablar (Speaking practice)

  1. Describe what is happening in this scene and the emotions the woman might be feeling.
  2. How might the technology shown in the background affect the way people shop in the future?
  3. Some people believe genetic engineering is the only way to feed a growing population. To what extent do you agree?
  4. Compare the way people choose food today with how they might choose it in fifty years' time.
  5. In your opinion, should the government regulate the use of biotechnology in our food supply?