GM Food & Bio-engineering - Tri Duc English TRI DUC ENGLISH IELTS Speaking Part 3 GM Food & Biotechnology Evaluating Genetic Modification, Food Security, and the Ethics of Tampering with Nature Topic Vocabulary Biotech & Regulation Bio-engineered (adj) Genetically modified or created through biological engineering techniques. Greater Yield (n) A larger amount of an agricultural product produced in a single harvest. Shelf life (n) The length of time that a food product remains fit for consumption. Unforeseen /ˌʌn.fɔːˈsiːn/ (adj) Not anticipated or expected; hidden consequences of genetic altering. Tampering /ˈtæm.pər.ɪŋ/ (v) Interfering with something in a way that causes damage or improper changes. Regulatory System (n) A framework of rules and controls intended to manage specific activities (like food safety). Organic Food (n) Food produced without the use of chemical fertilizers, pesticides, or genetic modification. Labelling /ˈleɪ.bəl.ɪŋ/ (v/n) The practice of attaching information about a product's contents to its packaging. *Click cards to hear pronunciation Advantages (Pros) Increased nutritional value and better flavor/color. More efficient use of land and greater yields . Longer shelf life and easier shipment. Resistance to environmental changes and reduced weeds. Potential to eliminate allergy-causing properties. Disadvantages (Cons) Potential unforeseen problems due to lack of testing. Risk of developing "super-pests" through DNA changes. Corporate domination of the global food supply. Ethical concerns about tampering with nature . Lack of an unified international regulatory system . Biotech Literacy Quiz Question 1 Which benefit describes a food's ability to stay fresh during long shipment? A. Longer shelf life B....