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‘It’s about community, culture and language’: Welsh family farmers dig in 
for their future
Level 2: 
Intermediate
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Comprehension check
a. Are these statements True (T) or False (F) according to the article? Correct any that are false.
1. John Davies has been a farmer in mid-Wales since the 19th century. 
2. His son brings new ideas from college.
3. Farmers are worried that imports from New Zealand and Australia will be cheaper than 
Welsh meat.
4. Environmental campaigners prefer traditional sheep and cattle farms to re-wilding schemes.
5. The land clearance of 1940 was good for the Welsh language.
6. Nearly one fifth of the people of Wales speak Welsh.
7. John’s son learnt Welsh at school.
8. At the market, it’s better to haggle in Welsh.
9. Most farmers in Wales are under the age of 35.
10. John Davies is optimistic about the future.

Key language
a. Complete the phrases from the text using these prepositions.
under of for to to in from with
1. hang 
the balance
2. compete 
cheap imports
3. 
a large extent
4. 
threat
5. proud 
his work
6. make way 
a military training ground
7. shoulder 
shoulder
8. get away 
the idea

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‘It’s about community, culture and language’: Welsh family farmers dig in 
for their future
Level 2: 
Intermediate
Published by Macmillan Education Ltd. © Macmillan Education Limited, 2022.
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