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French chef Laurent Veyet puts a cricket on a dish in his restaurant Inoveat which serves insect-based food in Paris, France [Sarah Meyssonnier/Reuters]

The Singapore Food Agency announced last month that it has approved 16 insect species as fit for human consumption.

The agency has permitted some species of beetle, locusts, grasshoppers and mealworms to be sold as food. These insects cannot simply be harvested from the wild. They must be "farmed in premises regulated by the Competent Authority", according to the agency.

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While entomophagy, the practice of eating insects, in many parts of the world remains gastronomic esotericism, Singapore is one of several countries that have begun to welcome it.

Indeed, in some parts of the world, insects are served up as popular street food. But do we all need to be switching our diets to include insects?

Why should we eat insects?

Some of the arguments for eating insects include:

They are environmentally more sustainable and cheaper to produce than beef.

They are higher in protein and other nutrients than meat.

They can be farmed without hormones.

They may be a solution to a food-insecure, overharvested, overfished world.

According to the World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF), 60 percent of fish stocks worldwide are overfished.

Climate change is shifting our relationship with food and many believe insects are a viable, environmentally sustainable protein alternative to meat, given the high carbon footprint of livestock farming, which some peer-reviewed journals estimate produces 14.5 percent to 19.6 percent of total global greenhouse gas emissions.

In 2022, the World Economic Forum published a report incentivising eating bugs, citing climate change and the high protein content of insects as reasons.

But already in 2013, the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization had proposed entomophagy as a solution to food insecurity.

Is eating insects healthy?

It might bug you to know this, but, yes, in certain circumstances.

Different types of insects contain different amounts of nutrients, but they tend to be dense in protein, iron and calcium among other nutrients.

MightyCricket, a US-based website that sells cricket powder, says crickets contain 10 times more vitamin B12 than beef.

The Canada-based sports nutrition business Naak says 100g (3.5oz) of chopped beef steak contains about 20g of protein compared with 60g of protein that 100 grams of cricket steak contains.

Is eating insects good for the environment?

A big reason for the rise in sentiment in favour of eating insects is down to the significantly low environmental footprint insects have.

The production of meat and dairy products accounts for 14.5 percent of global greenhouse gas emissions, according to an FAO report.

MightyCricket's website says crickets use 50 to 90 percent less land per kilogramme of protein than conventional livestock.

According to the 2013 FAO report, producing 100g of beef steak creates 750g of greenhouse gases emissions. To produce 100g of crickets, the amount of emissions is estimated to be 100 times less.

Where in the world are insects commonly eaten?

The FAO data published in 2013 estimated two billion people consume insects globally.

While this number is often cited, an editorial in the Journal of Insects as Food and Feed said in 2021 that the number is an overstatement. Regardless, insects are an important part of a number of cuisines around the world:

Silkworms are considered a delicacy in some northeastern states of India. In Nagaland, a state on the Myanmar border, silkworms are available at every market. Known as "eri puka" in Nagamese, the silkworms are fried, tossed together with spices, vegetables and bamboo shoots. Crispy fried grasshopper is also a common snack in the state.

Sago grubs, also called butod, are a traditional delicacy on the island of Borneo. They are eaten as appetisers, such as satay, or can be stir-fried.

Nsenene, long-horned grasshoppers, are a popular snack in Uganda and are sold by street vendors or cooked at home. These insects are usually fried with chilli, onion and spices. Because they secrete their own oil, there is no need for cooking oil.

Tacoma worms are a delicacy among the Indigenous Arawak community in Pakuri, Guyana. They can be eaten raw, sauteed, or skewered and roasted and are described as "buttery" and highly nutritious. They are enjoyed at special events.

In Marondera, Zimbabwe, villagers have been eating insects and worms foraged in the forest or collected during crop harvests for generations. Now, the village boasts its own edible-insect farm.

Who in the West is eating insects?

While insects are already widely eaten in some countries around the world, they have never been a favourite among gourmets in the West. Despite this, some upscale restaurants are featuring insects on the menu:

French chef Laurent Yenet plates an intricately crafted seven-course gourmet meal at his Paris restaurant Inoveat. He pairs insect meat with zesty citrus and herby, floral garnishes. Superfoods such as spirulina and pollen also feature.

Grub Kitchen in Wales, the United Kingdom's first insect restaurant, focuses on sustainability and is the vision of chef Andy Holcroft. The menu ranges from minced insect Bolognese to mealworm hummus and mixed insect pakoras fried with vegetables and served with mango chutney. Grub Kitchen largely has good reviews on TripAdvisor, but one reviewer was sceptical of eating insects, writing: "If this is the future, kill me now."

Why don't we eat insects more widely?

The question of why people are put off by the idea of feasting on bugs opens several cans of worms:

The "yuck" factor: For some, the aversion to eating insects simply comes from being conditioned to seeing insects are creepy, dirt-lurking creatures and definitely not food.

Religious reasons: For some religious communities, eating insects is a no-go. For example, a large number of India's vegetarians follow the Jain faith, which is centred on nonviolence to the extent that it forbids eating root vegetables because their harvesting kills the plant and insects close to it. For Muslims, opinion is divided. While some schools of thought believe all insects are forbidden, others permit eating specific locusts as long has they have not been raised in "dirty" environments.

Ethical reasons: The dilemma of whether to eat insects has made its rounds on forums for vegetarians and vegans online, and while some have said they would give insects a shot over beef or chicken, some are not open to the idea because they do not want to eat living beings.

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The simple past tense is a verb tense that shows past actions or states that are completed or existed before now.

The simple past tense can be used to,

Refer to an action or event that happened in the past

Speak about something that was true for some time in the past

Explain something that happened more than once in the past

The simple past is formed using the verb + ed. In addition, there are many verbs with irregular past forms. Questions are made with did and negative forms are made with did not.

Statement: You called Debbie.

Question: Did you call Debbie?

Negative: You did not call Debbie.

Completed Action in the Past:

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From a border village in the southern Tay Ninh Province, a Vietnamese student overcame educational barriers to achieve an impressive 8.5 on the IELTS through self-study.

Hoang Van Thai, 20, is currently a student majoring in Logistics and Supply Chain Management at the University of Economics Ho Chi Minh City.

He took the IELTS test last month and scored 8.5, with a perfect score in Listening. His other skill scores were 8.5 in Reading, 8.5 in Writing, and 7.5 in Speaking.

"I was beyond excited with the results and immediately called my parents," Thai recalled. This was his second attempt at the IELTS, aiming to prepare his application for a multinational company.

Three years ago, he took the first IELTS test for university admissions and scored 8.0.

Thai was born in Tan Dong District, which borders Cambodia. His parents are farmers who earn their living by growing crops like sugarcane and rubber.

Thai acknowledges the limited educational resources in his border village, lacking English language centers, and a general disinterest in learning among the locals.

Improving English to expand opportunities for higher education and employment in international settings is often overlooked here, he admitted.

In primary school, Thai mainly learned English through textbooks. As his family's financial situation improved when he was about to enter secondary school, he asked to study in the town rather than a school in his village.

He cycled 20 km daily to and from school. "Traveling was challenging, but I was eager to learn," Thai said.

However, in the town school, Thai felt that learning English in class was still insufficient, so he spent much time exploring on his own.

He watched scientific videos on YouTube, particularly those about physics experiments, which expanded his vocabulary.

The challenge of self-study for Thai was not knowing whom to ask when he did not understand something. The only English speaker he knew was his teacher, who had only basic knowledge.

Thai aimed to pass the entrance exam for a high school specialized in English to study more systematically and in-depth.

He dug through online guides, books, dictionaries, and practiced with past exam papers.

Finishing secondary school, he successfully passed the entrance exam to the specialized English class at Hoang Le Kha High School for the Gifted in his province. In his senior high school year, he won first place in English in the provincial-level exam for talented students.

It was during that time Thai learned that English language certificates have been used in university admissions. He decided to prepare for the IELTS with the goal of pursuing a degree in economics.

"From a young age, I had dreamed of being an English teacher, but choosing economics seemed a better option to help my family," Thai said.

Regularly reading books and watching videos in English, Thai's listening and reading skills were strong, so he only practiced online exam formats to familiarize himself with the IELTS test.

For the other two skills, writing and speaking, early in his preparation, Thai realized he was not performing well. "I had no one to correct my work, so I didn't know if I went wrong," he said.

Later, he connected with a peer who was studying in Singapore, and they began discussing various topics. Impressed by that friend's eloquent English and argumentation skills, Thai asked for help with his speaking and writing.

Tran Phuoc My, the friend who turned Thai's English tutor, was impressed with Thai's mature attitude towards his IELTS goals.

"Thai studies to understand. Thus, he always seeks the most practical and applicable learning methods," My said. "He always tries to present as many supporting/opposing arguments, or even critiques himself when practicing speaking and writing."

In his second IELTS attempt, Thai still relied on his friend to correct his essays and hone his argumentation skills.

During the summer break, they met weekly to review over 10 essays and four speaking tasks Thai had prepared.

My also helped Thai practice speaking as if in a real exam, then provided detailed feedback on logic, fluency, grammar, and vocabulary. Most of their practice materials came from the Cambridge IELTS books.

In addition to practicing with exams, Thai continued to enhance his English by reading newspapers, science magazines, and foreign literature.

He is a regular reader of philosophical articles on the New York Times and health and nutrition pieces in the science magazine Nature.

"English is a tool that helps me access the vast knowledge of the world. I always carry an English book in my backpack," Thai said. He is currently exploring psychological phenomena in the book "Quirkology" by Richard Wiseman, a professor at the University of Hertfordshire, England.

Thai also frequently finds opportunities to chat and assist foreigners in downtown Ho Chi Minh City to practice his speaking reflexes.

Last semester, he chose the subject Global Supply Chain Management because it was taught entirely in English. Thai always took notes in English to understand and think in the language. At the end of the semester, his group analyzed the supply and purchasing strategies of a pharmaceutical company through a video presentation and received positive feedback from their teachers.

In his journey, Thai considers himself fortunate to have his parents' support. His father encouraged him to learn English online, having heard that it could open up a promising future. Thai's mother also encouraged him, although she had never learned the language.

In the future, Thai plans to focus on his studies, complete his internship successfully, and help his friends learn English.

"I will also write a blog in English to share my perspectives on life's issues in this language," Thai said.

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The simple present tense is an English verb tense used to describe facts and habits, to describe scheduled events in the future, and to tell stories.

The examples:

(1) Simple present tense to describe facts and habits.

Alan walks the dog every morning.

He plays chess.

(2) Simple present tense to describe scheduled events in the future.

The train arrives at 5 o'clock.

The plane lands in 5 minutes.

(3) Simple present tense to tell stories (particularly jokes).

Sarah crosses the road and asks the policeman for directions.

A horse walks into a bar, and the barman says, "why the long face?"

(Compare to: A horse walked into a bar, and the barman said, "why the long face?")

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The simple present tense is quite easy to form.

Base form or Base form + s

Example

First person = I run

Second person =You run

Third person =He/She/It runs

First person =We run

Second person =You run

Third person = They run

Negative forms:

To create a negative sentence, use "do not" + [base form of the verb]. (Use "does not" with third person singular (he / she / it).)

I do not like chocolate.

Angela does not run a youth club full of glue-sniffers.

I do not ride horses in the summer.

It does not always snow here in January.

Dawn does not play chess in the evenings.

In speech and writing (especially informal writing), "do not" is often shortened to "don't," and "does not" is often shortened to "doesn't."

Question forms:

If you need to ask a question, you can use the following word order for a yes/no question:

Do you like chocolate?

Does Angela run the youth club?

Why does Tony talk so quickly?

When do the farmers plant the corn?

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For regular verbs, just add s:

talk > talks

improve > improves

For verbs that end in s, ss, sh, ch, x and o, add es:

guess > guesses

mash > mashes

fix > fixes

go > goes

For verbs ending [consonant]-y, change the y to i and add es:

fly > flies

study > studies

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What is Simple Future?

The simple future tense is used to describe actions that will happen in the future. It helps people talk about plans, predictions, and other future events.

Example: I say ''I will go to supermarket tomorrow.''

(indicates a plan to visit the store at a later time.)

We may use will, going to and shall:

Will

We use will to talk about spontaneous plans decided at the moment of speaking.

Going to

We use going to to talk about plans decided before the moment of speaking.

Shall = will

Shall commonly use in British. American rarely to use it

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