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The Past Decade A Great Source of Is Detrimental To of The Feed Than Raising Livestock Expected To Be

Insects are becoming a more familiar sight on dinner tables for several reasons. They provide a sustainable source of protein with much less environmental impact than traditional livestock. As the global population rises to an expected 9.8 billion by 2050, insects may need to become a more regular part of diets. The insect farming industry is growing, with hundreds of companies worldwide producing insect-based foods now available in some supermarkets and Tokyo vending machines. However, some people still find the idea of eating insects unappealing due to a "yuck factor," though farmers believe attitudes will change over time, as they did regarding sushi.

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The Past Decade A Great Source of Is Detrimental To of The Feed Than Raising Livestock Expected To Be

Insects are becoming a more familiar sight on dinner tables for several reasons. They provide a sustainable source of protein with much less environmental impact than traditional livestock. As the global population rises to an expected 9.8 billion by 2050, insects may need to become a more regular part of diets. The insect farming industry is growing, with hundreds of companies worldwide producing insect-based foods now available in some supermarkets and Tokyo vending machines. However, some people still find the idea of eating insects unappealing due to a "yuck factor," though farmers believe attitudes will change over time, as they did regarding sushi.

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In (1) the past decade, bugs have become a familiar sight on dinner tables.

One reason for this is they are a (2) a great source of protein. Another
reason is that people are concerned about the environment. Traditional
livestock farming (3) is detrimental to the environment as it is generally
unsustainable. Raising insects is much more environmentally friendly. One
kilogram of insect protein needs about 10 per cent (4) of the feed, water
and land used to produce the same amount of beef. Experts say farming
insects is better for the environment (5) than raising livestock. A final
reason we may have to eat insects is because of the rise in the world's
population. By 2050 this is (6) expected to be 9.8 billion, up from the
current 7.7 billion.

The insect farming (7) industry is growing quickly. There are hundreds of
companies worldwide creating meals made from bugs. Many supermarkets
around the world now (8) __ now stock food from insects. There are
vending machines in Tokyo, Japan where you can (9)  purchase a canof
insect snacks. The menu includes dried (10) tarantula and scorpions..
However, not everyone is excited by the idea of insects as food. An Israeli
insect farmer, Dror Tamir, says there is (11) a "yuck factor" to the thought
of eating insects. He said people will get used to the idea and will find
insects tasty. He said: "I am convinced it will soon (12) be widely accepted,
just like eating raw fish in sushi was embraced."
1)  Where have bugs become a familiar sight?
a) in gardens
b) on dinner tables
c) in restaurants
d) on farms
2)  What does the article say insects are a great source of?
a) amusement
b) fun
c) CO2
d) protein
3) What does raising insects need 90% less of compared to beef?
a) feed, water and land
b) pesticide
c) love, care and attention
d) grass
4) What does the article say insect farming is better for?
a) farmers
b) profits
c) the environment
d) business
5) How big is the world's population expected to be by 2050?
a) 9.9 billion
b) 9.8 billion
c) 9.6 billion
d) 9.7 billion

6) What does the article say is growing quickly?


a) the insect farming industry
b) worms
c) the appetite for insects
d) the meat industry
7) Where can people buy tarantula snacks from in Tokyo?
a) train stations
b) convenience stores
c) vending machines
d) zoos
8) What kind of factor did an Israeli farmer say there was with insects?
a) a "yuck factor"
b) an "X" factor
c) an unknown factor
d) a factor of 10
9) What is a farmer convinced people will get used to?
a) eating insects
b) a changed environment
c) worm chocolate
d) not eating meat

10) What did the farmer say was eventually embraced?


a) insect farming
b) not eating meat
c) killing insects humanely
d) eating raw fish in sushi

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