Grammar
Correct the mistake: “Genetic engineering can helping people.”
Genetic engineering can help people.
Which word means “illness” and starts with D?
Disease.
What are the three main parts of an essay?
Introduction, main body and conclusion.
What does CRISPR help scientists change?
DNA.
How could genetic engineering help someone with a genetic disease?
It could help treat their disease.
Choose the correct verb: “Scientists modify / modifies the genes of plants.”
Scientists modify the genes of plants.
What does “inherited” mean when talking about a genetic condition?
Passed from parents to their children through genes.
What should you do when a task asks you to “outline” something?
Present the main points briefly and clearly, without unnecessary details.
Complete the comparison: CRISPR-Cas9 works like genetic “___”.
Scissors.
Why might farmers want plants that resist harmful insects?
Insects would damage fewer plants, and farmers might need less insecticide.
Change into the passive voice: “Scientists modify crops.”
Crops are modified by scientists.
What does “a higher crop yield” mean?
More of a crop is harvested from the same area.
Should a summary include your personal opinion? Explain.
No. A summary presents the main ideas of the original text in your own words.
What is a gene, in simple words?
A section of DNA that contains instructions for the body or organism.
Why are expensive gene treatments a problem for patients?
Some patients may not be able to afford them or get access to them.
join these sentences using “which”: “CRISPR is a tool. It can change DNA.”
CRISPR is a tool which can change DNA.
Complete the sentence: “Plants that can withstand damage from certain insects are ___ to those insects.”
Resistant.
What is the difference between summarising and analysing a text?
Summarising explains what the text says. Analysing examines how it works, such as how language creates an effect.
Name two types of organisms whose DNA scientists can change.
For example: plants and animals. Bacteria are also correct.
Why should genetically modified plants be tested before they are grown widely?
To check for possible risks to health and the environment.
Complete the sentence: “If gene therapy ___ (be) cheaper, more people ___ (can) afford it.”
If gene therapy were cheaper, more people could afford it.
Explain the difference between “a benefit” and “a risk”.
A benefit is a positive result or advantage. A risk is the possibility that something harmful will happen.
What is the difference between “discuss” and “comment on”?
“Discuss” means considering different arguments and reaching a conclusion. “Comment on” means presenting your own opinion and supporting it with reasons and examples.
Explain genetic engineering in one simple sentence.
Genetic engineering means deliberately changing an organism’s DNA to change its characteristics.
Give one benefit and one possible risk of genetic engineering.
Example: It could help treat diseases, but unintended DNA changes could cause harm. Other correct examples are accepted.