Summarize the points made in the lecture, explaining how they relate to the points made in the reading. Use specific examples and details from both passages in your answer.
Genetically modified foods are getting popularized today. They refer to the plants modified in labs to suit the consumption needs of human beings, employing a variety of molecular biology procedures. The writer concentrates on the advantages of genetically modified foods. On the other hand, the speaker places emphasis on highlighting the disadvantages of genetically modified food substances.
First of all, the writer quotes that GM foods have been there for a pretty long time and they help human beings safeguard themselves against cold, drought, salinity, pests and herbicides and h...
- Many people have learned a foreign language in their own country; others have learned a foreign language in the country in which it is spoken. Which is better? Give the advantages of each and support your answer. 70
- Some people like to communicate by email and voice mail. Other people like to communicate by telephone or face-to-face. Which type of communication do you prefer, and why? Be sure to include details and examples to support your opinion. 97
- Commuters complain that increased rush-hour traffic on Blue Highway between the suburbs and the city center has doubled their commuting time. The favored proposal of the motorists' lobby is to widen the highway, adding an additional lane of traffic. Oppon 88
- Leaders like John F.Kennedy and Martin Luther King have made important contributions to the people of the United States. Name another world leader you think is important. Give specific reasons for your choice. 94
- The following report appeared in the newsletter of the West Meria Public Health Council."An innovative treatment has come to our attention that promises to significantly reduce absenteeism in our schools and workplaces. A study reports that in nearby East 72
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