Audio: GM foods

B1, B2, C1

Genetically-modified (GM) foods continue to be the subject of debate around the world. Are they the solution to the problem of food shortage, or are there considerable long-term health risks? In this listening activity from the British Council Learning English site, you will hear two people arguing for and against GM foods. Audio time: 3 minutes 27 seconds. Activity time: 10 to 30 minutes.

Task: 1 Do the initial task (Prediction activity). 2 Listen to the audio  3 Do Task 2 and Task 3, listening to the audio again as necessary. 4 Read the transcript. Listen again and read aloud at the same time to help you with your pronunciation.

 Go to the activity here.