The Downsides of Organic Food

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Not Always A Better Option

Updated: 2025.08.13

5 min read · Intermediate

The Downsides of Organic Food

유기농 음식의 단점

Videos

Is Organic Food Really Worth It?The Truth About Organic Food: Is It Worth the Price Tag?

Discussion Questions

In your own words, please briefly summarize the article.

여러분의 언어로 교재를 간단히 요약해 주세요.

What part of the reading resonated with you most?

이번 교재에서 가장 공감하는 내용은 무엇인가요?

Do you try to buy organic food? Why or why not?

유기농 식품을 사려고 노력하는 편이신가요? 그 이유는 무엇인가요?

Do you think organic food is always healthier? Why or why not?

유기농 식품이 항상 더 건강하다고 생각하시나요? 그 이유는 무엇인가요?

Have you ever compared the price of organic food and regular food? What did you notice?

유기농 식품과 일반 식품의 가격을 비교해 본 적이 있나요? 어떤 차이를 느끼셨나요?

What are some problems with organic farming, according to the article?

글에 따르면, 유기농업의 문제점에는 어떤 것들이 있나요?

Why do you think organic food has become so popular in recent years?

최근 몇 년 사이 유기농 식품이 인기를 끌게 된 이유는 무엇이라고 생각하시나요?

What do you think is more important when shopping for food: price, health, or the environment?

식료품을 살 때, 가격, 건강, 환경 중 어떤 것이 가장 중요하다고 생각하시나요?

Would you rather buy food from a local farm or a big organic supermarket? Why?

지역 농장에서 음식을 사는 것이 더 좋다고 생각하시나요, 아니면 큰 유기농 마트에서 사는 것이 좋다고 생각하시나요? 그 이유는 무엇인가요?

Q10

What do you think people should know before buying organic food?

사람들이 유기농 식품을 사기 전에 꼭 알아야 할 것은 무엇이라고 생각하나요?

Q11

If you have a question or questions that you'd like to discuss during your class, please write them down.

궁금한 점이 있거나 수업 중에 얘기해 보고 싶은 질문이 있으면 적어주세요.

Expressions

weeding

removing unwanted plants or things, especially to improve something

Example

She spent the morning weeding the garden.

Example

We’re still weeding out irrelevant data from the report.

pragmatic

dealing with things sensibly and realistically, based on practical considerations

Example

He took a pragmatic approach to solving the problem.

Example

Rather than dreaming big, she prefers to be pragmatic.

bulldozed

cleared, pushed through, or destroyed with force (literally or metaphorically)

Example

The old building was bulldozed to make space for a new park.

Example

He bulldozed his opinion through despite strong opposition.

carbon footprint

the total amount of carbon dioxide produced by a person, organization, or activity

Example

Flying frequently increases your carbon footprint.

Example

The company is working to reduce its carbon footprint.

substances

types of matter with particular physical or chemical properties; materials

Example

Cleaning products often contain harmful substances.

Example

They tested the water for toxic substances.

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