A food company called Daylesford Organic is taking back some of their foods because they found little bugs called moth larvae in them. These bugs are not good to eat. The foods they are taking back are some crunchy breads and cookies. A big store called Tesco also had to take back some food because of the same bug problem. The people who check food said not to eat these foods and you can get your money back if you bought them.

Little bugs can sometimes get into the food when it is being made. This can make the food not safe to eat. A person who helps make sure food is safe said that if you bought the food that is not safe, you should throw it away and talk to Daylesford Organic. They want to make sure all food is good and safe to eat. Before, Tesco had to take back some food too because of bugs. It’s important to look and make sure the food you eat is safe.

Original news source: Daylesford Organic recall biscuits over moth larvae (BBC)

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📖 Vocabulary:

Group or Classroom Activities

Warm-up Activities:

– Charades
Instructions: Divide the class into small groups. Give each group a small piece of paper with a food item written on it (e.g. bread, cookies, bugs). One student from each group will act out the food item without speaking, while the other students in the group try to guess what it is.

– Vocabulary Pictionary
Instructions: Divide the class into pairs. Give each pair a piece of paper and a pen. One student from each pair will draw a picture of a food item mentioned in the article, while the other student tries to guess what it is. Encourage the students to use English vocabulary to describe the food item.

– Opinion Poll
Instructions: Ask the students if they have ever encountered bugs in their food before. Have them raise their hands if they have. Then ask the students if they would eat food that had bugs in it. Have them raise their hands if they would or wouldn’t. Write down the results on the board and have a short discussion about their opinions.

– Headline Creation
Instructions: Divide the class into small groups. Give each group a strip of paper and ask them to create a catchy headline for the article. For example, “Bug Problem: Daylesford Organic Recalls Crunchy Breads and Cookies.” Have each group share their headline and discuss why they chose it.

– Future Predictions
Instructions: Ask the students to imagine what might happen in the future to prevent bugs from getting into food. Have them write down their ideas on a piece of paper. Then, ask a few students to share their predictions with the class. Encourage them to use English vocabulary and grammar to express their ideas.

🤔 Comprehension Questions:

1. What is the name of the food company that found bugs in their food?
2. What are the bugs called that they found in the food?
3. What kinds of foods did the bugs get into?
4. What did the big store called Tesco have to do because of the bug problem?
5. Why did the people who check food say not to eat these foods?
6. What should you do if you bought the food that is not safe?
7. Why is it important to look and make sure the food you eat is safe?
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🎧✍️ Listen and Fill in the Gaps:

A food company called Daylesford Organic is taking back some of their (1)______ because they found little bugs called moth larvae in them. These bugs are not (2)______ to eat. The foods they are taking back are some crunchy breads and cookies. A big (3)______ called Tesco also had to take back some food because of the same bug problem. The people who check food said not to eat these foods and you can get your money back if you (4)______ them.

Little bugs can sometimes get into the food when it is being made. This can make the food not safe to eat. A person who helps make (5)______ food is safe (6)______ that if you bought the food that is not safe, you should throw it away and talk to Daylesford Organic. They want to make sure all food is good and (7)______ to eat. Before, Tesco had to take back some food too because of (8)______. It’s important to look and make sure the food you eat is safe.
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💬 Discussion Questions:

Students can ask a partner these questions, or discuss them as a group.

1. What is a bug?
2. Have you ever seen a bug before? What did it look like?
3. How would you feel if you found bugs in your food?
4. Do you like eating crunchy breads and cookies? Why or why not?
5. What would you do if you found bugs in your food?
6. Do you think it’s important to check the food you eat? Why or why not?
7. Have you ever had to take back food from a store before? What happened?
8. Why do you think Daylesford Organic is taking back their foods?
9. What would you do if you bought food that wasn’t safe to eat?
10. Do you think bugs can get into food easily? Why or why not?
11. How can we make sure the food we eat is safe?
12. Do you trust the people who check food for safety? Why or why not?

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📖💭 Vocabulary Meanings:

Match each word to its meaning.

Words:
1. company
2. larvae
3. crunchy
4. cookies
5. store
6. problem
7. check
8. safe
9. throw
10. important

Meanings:
(A) A place where you can buy things
(B) Tiny baby bugs
(C) To look at something very carefully
(D) To toss something away in the trash
(E) Something you really need to pay attention to
(F) Sweet treats you can eat
(G) Hard and makes a noise when you eat it
(H) A group of people who make or sell things
(I) Something that is wrong or not good
(J) Not dangerous; won’t hurt you
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🔡 Multiple Choice Questions:

1. Why is Daylesford Organic taking back some of their foods?
(a) Because they expired
(b) Because they tasted bad
(c) Because they found bugs in them
(d) Because they were too expensive

2. What are the bugs called that were found in the food?
(a) Moth larvae
(b) Ants
(c) Ladybugs
(d) Butterflies

3. What kind of foods did Daylesford Organic have to take back?
(a) Fresh fruits and vegetables
(b) Crunchy breads and cookies
(c) Meat and fish
(d) Candy and chocolate

4. What did Tesco have to do because of the bug problem?
(a) Close their store
(b) Take back some food
(c) Lower their prices
(d) Change their name

5. What should you do if you bought the unsafe food?
(a) Keep eating it
(b) Share it with your friends
(c) Sell it to someone else
(d) Throw it away and talk to Daylesford Organic

6. Why is it important to look and make sure the food you eat is safe?
(a) Because it might taste bad
(b) Because it might be too expensive
(c) Because bugs can get into the food
(d) Because it might be expired

7. Who helps make sure food is safe?
(a) A doctor
(b) A teacher
(c) A chef
(d) A person who checks food

8. What can you get if you bought the unsafe food?
(a) Your money back
(b) A new toy
(c) A free vacation
(d) A pet bug

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🕵️ True or False Questions:

1. The bugs are not called moth larvae and they are good to eat.
2. The people who check food said to eat the foods with bugs and you can’t get your money back if you bought them.
3. It’s not important to look and make sure the food you eat is safe.
4. Sometimes little bugs can get into the food when it is being made.
5. Tesco, a big store, also had to take back some food because of the bug problem.
6. A food company called Daylesford Organic found little bugs in their food.
7. Daylesford Organic is not taking back any crunchy breads and cookies because of the bugs.
8. A person who helps make sure food is safe said to throw away the unsafe food and talk to Daylesford Organic.
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📝 Write a Summary:

Write a summary of this news article in two sentences.

Writing Questions:

Answer the following questions. Write as much as you can for each answer.

1. What is the problem with the food that Daylesford Organic is taking back?
2. What other store had to take back food because of the bug problem?
3. What should you do if you bought the food that is not safe to eat?
4. Who should you talk to if you bought the unsafe food?
5. Why is it important to make sure the food you eat is safe?

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🤔✅ Comprehension Question Answers:

1. What is the name of the food company that found bugs in their food?
The name of the food company is Daylesford Organic.

2. What are the bugs called that they found in the food?
The bugs are called moth larvae.

3. What kinds of foods did the bugs get into?
The bugs got into some crunchy breads and cookies.

4. What did the big store called Tesco have to do because of the bug problem?
Tesco had to take back some food because of the bug problem.

5. Why did the people who check food say not to eat these foods?
The people who check food said not to eat these foods because the bugs make the food not safe to eat.

6. What should you do if you bought the food that is not safe?
If you bought the food that is not safe, you should throw it away and talk to Daylesford Organic.

7. Why is it important to look and make sure the food you eat is safe?
It is important to look and make sure the food you eat is safe because you don’t want to get sick from eating bad food.
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🎧✍️✅ Listen and Fill in the Gaps Answers:

(1) foods
(2) good
(3) store
(4) bought
(5) sure
(6) said
(7) safe
(8) bugs
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📖💭✅ Vocabulary Meanings Answers:

1. company
Answer: (H) A group of people who make or sell things

2. larvae
Answer: (B) Tiny baby bugs

3. crunchy
Answer: (G) Hard and makes a noise when you eat it

4. cookies
Answer: (F) Sweet treats you can eat

5. store
Answer: (A) A place where you can buy things

6. problem
Answer: (I) Something that is wrong or not good

7. check
Answer: (C) To look at something very carefully

8. safe
Answer: (J) Not dangerous; won’t hurt you

9. throw
Answer: (D) To toss something away in the trash

10. important
Answer: (E) Something you really need to pay attention to
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🔡✅ Multiple Choice Answers:

1. Why is Daylesford Organic taking back some of their foods?
Answer: (c) Because they found bugs in them

2. What are the bugs called that were found in the food?
Answer: (a) Moth larvae

3. What kind of foods did Daylesford Organic have to take back?
Answer: (b) Crunchy breads and cookies

4. What did Tesco have to do because of the bug problem?
Answer: (b) Take back some food

5. What should you do if you bought the unsafe food?
Answer: (d) Throw it away and talk to Daylesford Organic

6. Why is it important to look and make sure the food you eat is safe?
Answer: (c) Because bugs can get into the food

7. Who helps make sure food is safe?
Answer: (d) A person who checks food

8. What can you get if you bought the unsafe food?
Answer: (a) Your money back
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🕵️✅ True or False Answers:

1. The bugs are not called moth larvae and they are good to eat. (Answer: False)
2. The people who check food said to eat the foods with bugs and you can’t get your money back if you bought them. (Answer: False)
3. It’s not important to look and make sure the food you eat is safe. (Answer: False)
4. Sometimes little bugs can get into the food when it is being made. (Answer: True)
5. Tesco, a big store, also had to take back some food because of the bug problem. (Answer: True)
6. A food company called Daylesford Organic found little bugs in their food. (Answer: True)
7. Daylesford Organic is not taking back any crunchy breads and cookies because of the bugs. (Answer: False)
8. A person who helps make sure food is safe said to throw away the unsafe food and talk to Daylesford Organic. (Answer: True)
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