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E2School Lesson 2: Collocations

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Highlight Word Vertical Farming: Balancing production and energy usage A Throughout the 20th century, our food supply increased dramatically. This was because of better farming techniques and more investment. However, as the world’s population continues to grow, experts predict that food production will need to increase even more. By 2050, developed countries will need about 70% more food and developing nations will need 50% more. B How can it be done? One option is vertical farming. Rather than growing food outside, vertical farming is mainly indoors, or on the outside of skyscrapers. These farms are often in warehouses or empty caves where humans can control the lighting, climate, humidity and temperature. Water consumption can also be minimised by using nutrients. C Although vertical farming allows producers to utilise space and water more efficiently, and increase the total number of crops they harvest each year, this farming process demands significantly more energy. In contrast to traditional farming, vertical farming requires ten to twenty times more energy per square meter of soil. Therefore, some have argued that large scale adoption of vertical farming will add to the pro

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Vertical Farming: Balancing production and energy usage A Throughout the 20th century, our food supply increased dramatically. This was because of better farming techniques and more investment. However, as the world’s population continues to grow, experts predict that food production will need to increase even more. By 2050, developed countries will need about 70% more food and developing nations will need 50% more. B How can it be done? One option is vertical farming. Rather than growing food outside, vertical farming is mainly indoors, or on the outside of skyscrapers. These farms are often in warehouses or empty caves where humans can control the lighting, climate, humidity and temperature. Water consumption can also be minimised by using nutrients. C Although vertical farming allows producers to utilise space and water more efficiently, and increase the total number of crops they harvest each year, this farming process demands significantly more energy. In contrast to traditional farming, vertical farming requires ten to twenty times more energy per square meter of soil. Therefore, some have argued that large scale adoption of vertical farming will add to the problem of excessi

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Results are loaded Lesson 2: Collocations Total Score: 0.00 / 100.00 Last Access: Collocations Collocations are words that often sit next to each other. They're the key to better English. Here are some you might have seen throughout the course already: marine life brisk walk behind bars Click Next to learn a bunch more! Return to Video Back Viewing 1 of 10 Next Close Back Next Close Viewing 1 of 10 Results are loaded Lesson 2: Collocations Total Score: 0.00 / 100.00 Last Access: Activity Area Highlight the collocations in the text below. Return to Video Highlight Word Vertical Farming: Balancing production and energy usage A Throughout the 20th century, our food supply increased dramatically. This was because of better farming techniques and more investment. However, as the world’s population continues to grow, experts predict that food production will need to increase even more. By 2050, developed countries will need about 70% more food and developing nations will need 50% more. B How can it be done? One option is vertical farming. Rather than growing food outside, vertical farming is mainly indoors, or on the outside of skyscrapers. These farms are often in warehouses or empty caves where humans can control the lighting, climate, humidity and temperature. Water consumption can also be minimised by using nutrients. C Although vertical farming allows producers to utilise space and water more efficiently, and increase the total number of crops they harvest each year, this farming process demands significantly more energy. In contrast to traditional farming, vertical farming requires ten to twenty times more energy per square meter of soil. Therefore, some have argued that large scale adoption of vertical farming will add to the problem of excessive energy consumption. D On the one hand, future populations all over the world will struggle to feed themselves without a dramatic increase in food supply, but on the other hand, as a global community, steps need to be taken to curb energy use and the associated pollution. Submit Retry Return to Video Back Viewing 2 of 10 Next Close Back Next Close Viewing 2 of 10 Results are loaded Lesson 2: Collocations Total Score: 0.00 / 100.00 Last Access: Nice start. Let's work on remembering these collocations now. Return to Video Back Viewing 3 of 10 Next Close Back Next Close Viewing 3 of 10 Results are loading Lesson 2: Collocations Total Score: 0.00 / 100.00 Last Access: Listen and Write + Click to play the audio and write what you hear. Return to Video Back Viewing 4 of 10 Next Close Back Next Close Viewing 4 of 10 Results are loaded Lesson 2: Collocations Total Score: 0.00 / 100.00 Last Access: Complete the collocations Write the correct word to complete the collocations from this lesson. (Click ! to see the options) Return to Video ! community scale supply square country crops Gap Fill (Text) Back Viewing 5 of 10 Next Close Back Next Close Viewing 5 of 10 Results are loaded Lesson 2: Collocations Total Score: 0.00 / 100.00 Last Access: Okay, it's time to use these collocations in context . Click Next to begin. Return to Video Back Viewing 6 of 10 Next Close Back Next Close Viewing 6 of 10 Results are loaded Lesson 2: Collocations Total Score: 0.00 / 100.00 Last Access: Collocations in Context Add a suitable collocation to each sentence below. You may need to change the word form. Click ! for a hint Return to Video Gap Fill (Text) 1. developments usually attract more investors. Submit Retry Return to Video ! l________ s________ Gap Fill (Text) ! g_________ c__________ Gap Fill (Text) ! s________ m ________ Gap Fill (Text) ! d__________ c __________ Gap Fill (Text) ! f________ s ________ Back Viewing 7 of 10 Next Close Back Next Close Viewing 7 of 10 Results are loaded Lesson 2: Collocations Total Score: 0.00 / 100.00 Last Access: Well Done! Now for the final challenge... Return to Video Back Viewing 8 of 10 Next Close Back Next Close Viewing 8 of 10 Results are loading Lesson 2: Collocations Total Score: 0.00 / 100.00 Last Access: Listen & repeat + (record) + Click to hear your teacher say a sentence. Try to repeat exactly what you hear (and record yourself!). Listen back to check . Return to Video 1. Return to Video Pronunciation Click record audio and repeat the sentence. Please note, you will only be allowed 2 attempts at this activity. Large scale developments usually attract more investors. Record Audio 20 Troubleshooting Tips Retry Return to Video Text Large scale developments usually attract more investors. 2. Return to Video Pronunciation Click record audio and repeat the sentence. Please note, you will only be allowed 2 attempts at this activity. The global community must work together. Record Audio 20 Troubleshooting Tips Retry Return to Video Text The global community must work together. 3. Return to Video Pronunciation Click record audio and repeat the sentence. Please note, you will only be allowed 2 attempts at this activity. Most apartments are measured by the square meter. Record Audio 20 Troubleshooting Tips Retry Return to Video Text Most apartments are measured by the square meter . 4. Return to Video Pronunciation Click record audio and repeat the sentence. Please note, you will only be allowed 2 attempts at this activity. Foreign aid is usually given by developed countries. Record Audio 20 Troubleshooting Tips Retry Return to Video Text Foreign aid is usually given by developed countries . 5. Return to Video Pronunciation Click record audio and repeat the sentence. Please note, you will only be allowed 2 attempts at this activity. The food supply is a concern for the world. Record Audio 20 Troubleshooting Tips Retry Return to Video Text The food supply is a concern for the world. Back Viewing 9 of 10 Next Close Back Next Close Viewing 9 of 10 Results are loaded Lesson 2: Collocations Total Score: 0.00 / 100.00 Last Access: Listen & repeat + (record) + Click to hear your teacher say a sentence. Try to repeat exactly what you hear (and record yourself!). Listen back to check . Return to Video 1. Return to Video Pronunciation Click record audio and repeat the sentence. Upload Audio File Please note, you will only be allowed 2 attempts at this activity. Change Remove Submit Submit Large scale developments usually attract more investors. Troubleshooting Tips Text Large scale developments usually attract more investors. 2. Return to Video Pronunciation Click record audio and repeat the sentence. Upload Audio File Please note, you will only be allowed 2 attempts at this activity. Change Remove Submit Submit The global community must work together. Troubleshooting Tips Text The global community must work together. 3. Return to Video Pronunciation Click record audio and repeat the sentence. Upload Audio File Please note, you will only be allowed 2 attempts at this activity. Change Remove Submit Submit Most apartments are measured by the square meter. Troubleshooting Tips Text Most apartments are measured by the square meter . 4. Return to Video Pronunciation Click record audio and repeat the sentence. Please note, you will only be allowed 2 attempts at this activity. Foreign aid is usually given by developed countries. Record Audio 20 Troubleshooting Tips Retry Return to Video Text Foreign aid is usually given by developed countries . 5. Return to Video Pronunciation Click record audio and repeat the sentence. Please note, you will only be allowed 2 attempts at this activity. The food supply is a concern for the world. Record Audio 20 Troubleshooting Tips Retry Return to Video Text The food supply is a concern for the world. Back Viewing 10 of 10 Next Close Back Next Close Viewing 10 of 10