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1 Reading
a

Read the texts below. Who do you think cares the most/least about the
environment? Comment that with your partner.

I think everyone can do something to help the

environment.
Ive replaced all the bulbs in my house with a more
environmentally-friendly type. It was a really easy
way to make a difference!
The other benefit is that my electricity bill is lower
than before.

Susan

I get really annoyed by people telling me

to help improve the environment.
In my neighbourhood, there are so many
laws about recycling rubbish! I dont have
time to separate rubbish or recycle bottles
and cans.
I think people should be free to live how
they like!

Billy

Last year, I got rid of my car. If everyone did that,

our towns would be so much cleaner!
I live in a small town, and I now cycle to work
each day. Its not so good in winter, but I really
dont regret the change. My health has really
improved too!
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Henry

2 Vocabulary Building
a Match the two halves of the collocations.

1
2
3
4
5

environmentally
rubbish
to make
friendly
an electricity
rid of something
to separate
bill
to get
a difference
b Rewrite the sentences using the language from exercise 3 a).

i
In some countries, you have to _______________________________________.
You cant just throw it all together.
ii
Helen ______________________________ her old car, and replaced it with a hybrid
model.
iii
Driving is not a very ____________________________________ way to travel.
iv
Unplugging your TV and computer at night can __________________________
to the environment.
v
Tom never turns the heating off. His ____________________is really high!
3 About you.
a

Fill in the boxes below. Compare your answer with your partner.

Thing I do which are good

Things I do which are bad for

for environment

the environment

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Motivational Activity green issues

Wordsearch

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1

Make a comment on the following pictures.

Picture 1

Picture 2
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Picture 3

_________________________________________________________________
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Word search earthquakes

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1 Make a comment on the following pictures.
Picture 1

____________________________________________________________________________________________
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Picture 2

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Global issues global warming

1

Watch and comment on the following video.

Global Warming

In https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qTW49FSgLlQ
Notes:
____________________________________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________________________
____________________
1 Before you read work with your partner.
a

What do you do to help preserve the environment?

____________________________________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________________________
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____________________________________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________
b

Who is the most environmentally friendly person you know? Why?

____________________________________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________
2 Vocabulary.
a

Match the word / phrase with the correct meaning.

emissions (n)
catastrophic (adj)
projected (adj)
a protocol (n)
ratify (v)
lessen (v)

reduce
a set of agreed rules or conventions
gases released into the air
approve
forecast
disastrous

Reading.
a Read the following text, and fill in the spaces using a word from the box below.
Choose from: definitely; deep; melt; consumers

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3 Comprehension Questions.

Answer the questions below.

i Why are sea levels predicted to rise?

____________________________________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________
ii What is the Kyoto Protocol?
____________________________________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________
iii What factors contribute to a persons carbon footprint?
____________________________________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________
4 Collocation Check.
a Match the two halves of these collocations.

1
2
3
4
5

hotting
become
as
an informed
here

decision
to stay
a reality
up
it stands

a Rewrite these sentences using collocations from exercise 4 a).

i Im worried. I hope that it doesnt actually happen.

____________________________________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________
ii Computer technology is not going to disappear.
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____________________________________________________________________________
iiiIn the current situation, I cant give you a pay rise.
____________________________________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________
ivI need to make a decision based on facts and evidence.
____________________________________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________
v This football game is becoming more exciting!
____________________________________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________
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6. Make a comment on these pictures.

Picture 1

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Picture 2

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Mother nature poem

Edith A. Phinazee

1 Read and comment on the following poem.

Our world is always changing,

Constantly re-arranging.
From ocean depths to mountain peaks,
Mother Nature moves and speaks.
While telling stories of our past
She tries to teach us how to last.
Mankind, so smart, sometimes blind
Leaves common sense far behind.
We're moving fast and living large,
Forgetting she's the one in charge.
Amazed when she rings our bell,
Sending us through living hell.
She can twist our steel, shake any city,
If her wrath you feel, we shall pity.
Yet some who speak on her behalf,
I fear just seek the golden calf.
It's true, we must treat her right.
Or we will incur a deadly plight.
Treat her with distinction
Or surely face extinction!

Global issues alternative energies

1

Watch and comment on the following video.

Alternative Energies

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In https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gHoto5o7kAE
Notes:
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1 Before you read Work with your partner.

a What is alternative energy?
____________________________________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________
b how many different kinds of alternative energy can you name?
____________________________________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________

2 Vocabulary.

Match the phrase with its meaning.

barren
vast
renewable

could be successful
at some time in the past
become popular
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viable
take off
venture (v)
once

go somewhere, despite risk

unable to produce
could always continue
huge

3 Reading.
a

Read the following text.

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4.Discussion.
b

READING COMPREHENSION - Answer the following questions.

i
How much energy do you think your country gets from alternative sources?
____________________________________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________
ii
Are there any projects in your country creating alternative energy?
____________________________________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________
iii
Describe the best place near your home where a wind farm could be placed.
____________________________________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________
iv

Are you careful about the amount of electricity you consume? Could you do

better?
____________________________________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________
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To think about pair work.

c

Discuss the following.

i
What is the problem with using fossil fuels to generate electricity?
____________________________________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________
ii
Should we turn to nuclear power as the solution to our power needs?
____________________________________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________
iii
Should the government do more to deal with this issue?
____________________________________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________________________
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