Squid and Chips – level 3

15-06-2021 15:00

Britain’s fish and chips is a world-famous dish, but soon it could become a thing of the past. Scientists say that the fish may need to be replaced by squid to protect cod populations.

Warmer sea temperatures have contributed to a drop in cod and haddock numbers while squid numbers are growing rapidly in the seas around Britain.

Difficult words: cod (a large marine fish), contribute (add), haddock (a type of fish which is smaller than cod).

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