Going Organic
In recent years, food safety has become an important issue. Chemicals, antibiotics, and growth
hormones are substances that people often worry and talk about. In response, more and more people
are turning to organic food.
Organic food can be considered an alternative to food that is produced conventionally.
Supporters of organic food argue that it has many benefits. First, some research shows that organic
food is rich in vitamins and minerals compared with non-organic food. Second, lovers of organic
food maintain that it tastes better and has a longer shelf life. Third, food produced organically
reduces the harmful substances we are exposed to, and it helps keep our soil healthy.
Therefore, when you go grocery shopping next time, get some organic food. It is good for
your health and the earth. 【題組】39. What does the term harmful substances refer to in this article?
(A) organic and non-organic food
(B) minerals
(C) vitamins
(D) chemicals, antibiotics, and growth hormones
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