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ENVIRONMENTAL ISSUES VOCABULARY 4: VEGETARIANISM & VEGANISM (ESL)
level: Upper-Intermediate (B2/C1)
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The vocabulary of vegetarianism and veganism has grown significantly as plant-based diets have become more mainstream. This exercise covers the key terms — from dietary labels to ethical and environmental arguments — that come up in discussions about food choices.
Choose the best response to complete each sentence.
1. Vegetarians are people who do not eat meat as part of their ________.
Correct answer: diet
2. Some countries, such as India, have a strong ________ of vegetarianism.
Correct answer: tradition
3. Many people ________ eating meat because they love animals.
Correct answer: refrain from
4. Some people believe that vegetarians can eat ________, but this is not true.
Correct answer: fish and seafood
5. Some ________ of vegetarianism say that it is not healthy, but most nutrition experts believe that it is.
Correct answer: detractors
6. There have been many famous vegetarians in the ________ and present, including Paul McCartney, Leo Tolstoy, George Bernard Shaw, Mohandas Gandhi, and many more.
Correct answer: past
7. Vegans get their protein from ________ such as beans, lentils, legumes, and soy products, as well as from some protein-rich grains.
Correct answer: sources
8. Many people believe that going vegan is also good for the ________.
Correct answer: environment
9. Vegans don't eat any ________ products (including milk, cheese, eggs, etc.)
Correct answer: animal
10. There are thousands of tasty vegan ________ online.
Correct answer: recipes
Vegetarianism & Veganism Discussion Questions
1. Are you vegetarian, vegan, or do you eat meat? What influenced your choice?
2. Is vegetarianism or veganism common in your country? What are people's attitudes towards it?
3. Do you think reducing meat consumption is an effective way to help the environment?
4. Have you ever tried plant-based meat alternatives? What did you think?
5. Do you think it's difficult to maintain a vegan diet in your country? Why or why not?
6. Should restaurants be required to offer more vegan options? Why or why not?
2. Is vegetarianism or veganism common in your country? What are people's attitudes towards it?
3. Do you think reducing meat consumption is an effective way to help the environment?
4. Have you ever tried plant-based meat alternatives? What did you think?
5. Do you think it's difficult to maintain a vegan diet in your country? Why or why not?
6. Should restaurants be required to offer more vegan options? Why or why not?
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