| Some fruit grows on trees. |
| Apples grow on trees. |
| You can get red, yellow or green apples. |
| Some apples are green until they ripen; then they turn red. |
| Peaches grow on trees. |
| Peaches have a fuzzy skin. |
| Cherries grow on trees. |
| You can climb a ladder and pick cherries from the tree. |
| Cherries and peaches have pits inside them. |
| The pits are not edible. |
| Pears also grow on trees. |
| Lemons grow on trees. |
| They are very sour. |
| Have you ever picked strawberries? |
| Strawberries do not grow on trees. |
| You have to bend down to pick strawberries. |
| Have you ever tried strawberry shortcake? It is very good. |
| Grapes grow on vines. |
| People use grapes to make wine. |
| There are many types of berries. |
| There are blackberries, blueberries, raspberries and cranberries, just to name a few. |
| Some fruits are more exotic. |
| There are mangos and papayas. They don’t grow in Canada. |
| Bananas and oranges don’t grow in a Canadian climate either, but we are able to buy them here. |
| Some fruits have to be peeled, and some can be eaten as they are. |
| It is always a good idea to wash fruit before you eat it. |
| The farmers spray the crops with pesticides to kill bugs, so it is good to wash that off. |
Exercise for this lesson:
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What is a common characteristic of fruit mentioned in the paragraphs?
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Which fruits specifically grow on trees?
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What are the different colors of apples, and how does the color change during ripening?
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How is the skin of peaches described, and what is notable about cherries in terms of harvesting?
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What do cherries and peaches have inside them, and is it safe to eat that part?
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Can you name a fruit with a fuzzy skin, and what is mentioned about lemons in terms of taste?
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How is picking strawberries different from picking fruit that grows on trees?
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What dessert is associated with strawberries, and how is it described?
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Where do grapes grow, and what common product is made from grapes?
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Why is it advised to wash fruit before eating it, and what is mentioned about pesticides in connection with crops?
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