- •The history of agriculture
- •Before you read the passage, talk about these questions.
- •Read the text book passage. Then, mark the following statements as true (t) or false (f).
- •The Development of Agriculture
- •Animal products
- •Before you read the passage, talk about these questions.
- •Read the magazine article. Then choose the correct answers. More than a meal
- •7. With a partner, act out the roles below based on Task 6. Then switch roles.
- •8. Use the conversation from Task 7 and the magazine article to fill out product description.
- •1. Read the job posting. Then, mark the following statements as true (t) or false (f).
- •2. Match the words (1-5) with the definitions (a-e).
- •3. Write a word that is similar in meaning to the underlined part.
- •4. Listen and read job posting again. What will be the main duties of the animal nutritionist? (t. 20)
- •5. Listen to a conversation between an interviewer and job applicant. Choose the correct answers.
- •6. Listen again and complete the conversation. (t. 21)
- •7. With a partner, act out the roles below based on Task 6. Then switch roles.
- •8. Use the conversation and the job posting to fill out the applicant’s resume.
- •1. Read the page from a farming blog. Then, mark the following statements as true (t) or false (f).
- •5. Listen again and complete the conversation.
- •Speaking
- •6. With a partner, act out the roles below based on task 5. Then switch roles.
- •Writing
- •7. Use the conversation from task 6 to fill out the farmers’ letters to a builder.
- •Breeding
- •1. Read the notice. Then, mark the following statements as true (t) or false (f).
- •Abilene, tx – (498) 555-49499 tom’s cattle breeding service
- •Slaughter and processing
- •Jacobson’s Butchering Co. Located at 143 First Street, 312-555-2154
- •2. Write a word that is similar in meaning to the underlined part.
- •3. Fill in the blanks with the correct words and phrases from the word bank.
- •4. Listen to a conversation between a butcher and a customer. Mark the following statements as true (t) or false (f). (t. 27)
- •5. With a partner, act out the roles below based on Task 4. Then,switch roles.
- •6. Use the conversation from Task 5 and the website to fill out the order summary.
- •1. Read the magazine article. Then, mark the following statements as true (t) or false (f).
- •2. Match the words (1-8) with definitions (a-h).
- •3. Fill in the blanks with the correct words and phrases from the following words: growth hormones, feedlot, antibiotics, herd, market weight, beef.
- •7. With a partner, act out the roles below based on Task 6. Then, switch roles.
- •8. Use the conversation from Task 7 to fill out rancher’s memo. Include the reasons, costs and benefits of switching to grass-fed beef.
- •1. Read the page from an agricultural journal. Then, mark the following statements as true (t) or false (f).
- •Speaking
- •7. With a partner, act out the roles below based on Task 6. Then switch roles.
- •Writing
- •8. Use the conversation from Task7 to describe the changes to the swine farm. Include what changes will be made and why?
- •Poultry industry
- •Before you read the passage, talk about these questions.
- •Reading
- •2. Read the page from a website. Then, choose the correct answers. Cluck farms
- •Vocabulary
- •Listening
- •Homogenized, Holstein, udders, rBst, milk pipeline.
- •Speaking
- •8. With a partner, act out the roles below based on Task 7. Then switch the roles.
- •Writing
- •9. Use the conversation from task 8 to fill out the receipt.
- •Apiculture
- •1. Before you read the passage, talk about these questions.
- •2. Read the webpage. Then choose the correct answer. Sweet rewards beekeeper supply
- •5. Listen and read the webpage again. What do they suggest every beekeeping operation must have? (t. 45)
- •6. Listen to a conversation between an employee and a customer. Mark the following statements as true (t) or false (f). (t. 46)
- •7. Listen again and complete the conversation.
- •8. With a partner, act out the roles below based on Task 7. Then switch the roles.
- •9. Use the conversation from Task 8 to fill out the customer’s notes. Include information on types of smokers and using them safely.
- •Instructions for use: _________________________________________
5. Listen and read the webpage again. What do they suggest every beekeeping operation must have? (t. 45)
6. Listen to a conversation between an employee and a customer. Mark the following statements as true (t) or false (f). (t. 46)
1 ___ The man wants to purchase a wooden beehive frame.
2 ___ The woman recommends liquid smoke.
3 ___ Cold smoke aerosols do not damage wooden frame.
7. Listen again and complete the conversation.
Employee: Can I help you find anything today?
Customer: Yes, I’m looking for liquid smoke.
Employee: That’s right over here by the smokers. Can I ask what type of apiary you have?
Customer: I just got a wooden beehive frame. Why do you ask?
Employee: Well, 1 _________ _________ can be a problem with wooden hives.
Customer: Really? 2 ________ ________ ________?
Employee: It leaves stains on wood. Also, you have to be really careful when you use it. The liquid can ruin your honey.
Customer: Oh, that’s 3 _________ _________. Is there something else that you’d 4 _________?
Employee: 5 _________ ________ _________ cold smoke aerosols.
Customer: Will those stain the wood in my hive?
Employee: No. But you still need to be careful and avoid spraying them into the 6 _________.
Speaking
8. With a partner, act out the roles below based on Task 7. Then switch the roles.
Use language such as:
I’m looking for …
Can I ask what type of apiary you have?
The liquid can ruin your honey.
Student A: You work in a beekeeping supply store. Ask Student B about:
help finding items
type of apiary
types of smokers
Student B: You are a beekeeper. Answer Student’s A questions.
Writing
9. Use the conversation from Task 8 to fill out the customer’s notes. Include information on types of smokers and using them safely.
Notes on Smokers
Types: _____________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________
Instructions for use: _________________________________________
___________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________
CONTENTS
Unit I. The History of Agriculture 4
Unit 2. Animal Products 7
Unit 3. Feed and Nutrients 9
Unit 4. Housing Animals 12
Unit 5. Breeding 15
Unit 6. Slaughter and Processing 17
Unit 7. Beef Industry 20
Unit 8. Swine Industry 24
Unit 9. Poultry Industry 27
Unit 10. Dairy Products 30
Unit 11. Sheep Industry 33
Unit 12. Apiculture 36
