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In the past decade, bugs have become a familiar sight on dinner tables. One reason for this is they are a great source of protein. Another reason is that people are concerned about the environment. Traditional livestock farming is detrimental to the environment as it is generally unsustainable. Raising insects is much more environmentally friendly. One kilogram of insect protein needs about 10 per cent of the feed, water and land used to produce the same amount of beef. Experts say farming insects is better for the environment than raising livestock. A final reason we may have to eat insects is because of the rise in the world's population. By 2050 this is expected to be 9.8 billion, up from the current 7.7 billion.

The insect farming industry is growing quickly. There are hundreds of companies worldwide creating meals made from bugs. Many supermarkets around the world now stock food made from insects. There are vending machines in Tokyo, Japan where you can purchase a can of insect snacks. The menu includes dried tarantula and scorpions. However, not everyone is excited by the idea of insects as food. An Israeli insect farmer, Dror Tamir, says there is a "yuck factor" to the thought of eating insects. He said people will get used to the idea and will find insects tasty. He said: "I am convinced it will soon be widely accepted, just like eating raw fish in sushi was embraced."

Comprehension questions

1. Where have bugs become a familiar sight?
2. What does the article say insects are a great source of?
3. What does raising insects need 10% less of compared to beef?
4. What does the article say insect farming is better for?
5. How big is the world's population expected to be by 2050?
6. What does the article say is growing quickly?
7. Where can people buy tarantula snacks from in Tokyo?
8. What kind of factor did an Israeli farmer say there was with insects?
9. What is a farmer convinced people will get used to?
10. What did the farmer say was eventually embraced?

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