Answer to Dictation 1
Changing weather patterns and an increase in demand.
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Answer to Dictation 2
Stocks of everyone's favourite pancake topping have gone down.
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Answer to Dictation 3
This caused Canada to release 22 million kilograms of the sticky stuff.
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Answer to Dictation 4
Canada keeps huge amounts of it for emergencies.
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The syrup it has just released is almost half of those emergency reserves.
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Answer to Dictation 6
A warmer spring this year has reduced syrup supplies.
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Answer to Dictation 7
Maple trees need warm daytime and freezing nighttime temperatures.
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Answer to Dictation 8
Another factor is worldwide demand for maple syrup.
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Answer to Dictation 9
It is possible that more of us have developed a sweet tooth.
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Answer to Dictation 10
We're seeing people cook more at home and use more local products.
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