新视野大学英语视听说教程第四册 Unit 8 Task 1 SAMPLE DIALOG

Jane: Some countries are suffering from crop failure and famine, but why do they refusegenetically modified crops and foods?

Bob: And many Europeans insist that processed foods containing GM ingredients be

labeled.

Jane: Why should they be labeled?

Bob: Not everyone is sure that genetically modified foods are safe. They want to certain that biotech foods have the same composition as traditional foods.

Jane: But there are more urgent problems in this world. Many people are dying of famine.

Bob: But those who aren’t hungry may want all genetically modified products to be labeled so they know exactly what they’re eating.

Jane: You know, I’ve heard of a GM fish that was ten times larger than a normal fish.

Bob: That really sounds abnormal.

Jane: Some famine-stricken people are afraid GM crops will overpower and eliminate their native crops.

Bob: Sounds alarming.

Jane: Yeah, but GM foods can feed many people.

Bob: You’re right; they could solve the problem of starvation in the world. But I think we have a right to know what we are eating. GM food should be labeled.