Organic Farming – Elementary ESL Worksheet

Reading: Organic Farming

Organic farming is a special way to grow plants and make food. On an organic farm, farmers do not use bad chemicals. They want to keep the soil, air, and water clean.

Organic farmers take care of their plants in natural ways. They use good soil with no harmful chemicals. They give their plants water from rain or clean sources. The sun helps the plants grow big and strong.

When farmers plant seeds, they choose the best ones. They put the seeds in rich, dark soil. The farmers add natural things to help the soil stay healthy. This makes the plants grow better.

Organic food is good for people to eat. It has no bad chemicals that can hurt our bodies. Many people think organic food tastes better too. The vegetables and fruits are often more colorful and fresh.

Organic farming helps protect our planet. It keeps the soil, water, and air clean for animals and people. When we buy organic food, we help farmers who care about the environment. Organic farms have many green plants and trees that make our world beautiful.

A. 어휘 매칭

1. farm → d. a place where people grow plants and raise animals
2. plant → b. to put seeds in the ground
3. grow → i. to become bigger or taller
4. food → a. things that people and animals eat
5. soil → f. dirt where plants grow
6. water → c. clear liquid that falls as rain
7. sun → g. the bright star in the sky during the day
8. seed → e. small thing that grows into a plant
9. green → j. the color of grass and leaves
10. healthy → h. good for your body; not sick

B. 참 또는 거짓

1. Organic farmers use bad chemicals on their plants. (F)
2. The sun helps plants grow big and strong. (T)
3. Organic farmers put seeds in rich, dark soil. (T)
4. Organic food has harmful chemicals in it. (F)
5. Organic farming keeps the soil clean. (T)
6. Rain water is not good for organic plants. (F)
7. Many people think organic food tastes better. (T)
8. Organic farms have no green plants. (F)
9. Organic food is good for people to eat. (T)

C. 빈칸을 채우세요

단어 목록: grow, soil, water, farm, healthy, seeds, food

1. Farmers put seeds in the ground to make new plants.
2. Plants need water and sunlight to grow well.
3. Good soil helps plants become big and strong.
4. An organic farm does not use bad chemicals.
5. Organic food is good for our bodies because it is healthy.

D. 이해력 질문

1. What is organic farming?
2. Why do not organic farmers use chemicals?
3. What do plants need to grow well?
4. How is organic food different from other food?
5. How does organic farming help protect the planet?

E. 토론 질문

1. Would you like to visit an organic farm? Why?
2. What vegetables would you like to grow in a garden?
3. Do you think organic food is worth buying? Explain your answer.

정답

D. Comprehension Answers:

1. A special way to grow plants and make food without using bad chemicals.
2. They want to keep soil, air, and water clean.
3. Good soil, water, and sun.
4. Organic food has no bad chemicals and tastes better.
5. It keeps soil, water, and air clean for animals and people.