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JOURNALISTIC TEXT - Leaving Cert Spanish - Question 1(b) - 2014
Question 1(b)
JOURNALISTIC TEXT. Read the article and answer the accompanying questions. UNA HAMBURGUESA CULTIVADA EN EL LABORATORIO 1. ¿Comería usted una hamburguesa de carne a... show full transcript
Worked Solution & Example Answer:JOURNALISTIC TEXT - Leaving Cert Spanish - Question 1(b) - 2014
Step 1
Answer the following questions in ENGLISH.
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(a) According to the text, what might you want to know before eating a hamburger made from artificial meat? You might want to know its flavor, texture, and whether it is safe to eat.
(b) What two benefits of these hamburgers are mentioned by scientists? (i) They are beneficial for the environment. (ii) They have the potential to solve the shortage of meat in the future.
(c) What will happen to the demand for meat in the future? The demand for meat will likely increase by 60% in the next 40 years.
(d) Give the advantages of the artificial hamburger compared to conventional meat. The artificial hamburger requires less land, water, and food, making it a more sustainable option.
(e) What is said about cereals? Cereals may become luxury products in the near future.
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Step 3
Explain in ENGLISH the meaning of the following in their context:
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(a) ...es el patrocinador del proyecto. This means that Sergey Brin is the sponsor or financial supporter behind the project.
(b) ...trabajan para darle un aspecto más auténtico. This indicates that they are attempting to make the artificial meat look and taste more genuine.
(c) No desean erradicar la ganadería,… This suggests that they do not want to eliminate traditional livestock farming entirely.
Step 4
Explica (o expresa de otro modo) en ESPAÑOL una de las frases siguientes:
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En principio,… This means 'At first', which implies a preliminary consideration rather than a conclusive one.
…métodos convencionales. This means 'conventional methods', referring to traditional practices in meat production.