How do you think we can take care of environment?
Our Planet in Danger: What Can We Do?
Today, more people are becoming worried about environmental
problems. Issues such as climate change and global warming are
affecting our planet in many ways. Scientists believe that one of the main
causes is the increase in carbon emissions produced by cars, factories
and power plants.
One serious effect of global warming is the problem
of icecaps melting in the Arctic and Antarctic regions. As the ice
disappears, sea levels rise and this could cause flooding in many coastal
areas. In addition, pollution is damaging nature in different ways. For
example, factories sometimes release industrial waste into rivers and
seas. Accidents at sea can also cause oil spills, which are extremely
dangerous for marine life.
Air pollution creates other problems too. One example is acid
rain, which happens when polluted gases mix with rainwater in the
atmosphere. This type of rain can damage forests, lakes and even buildings.
However, there are also positive actions being taken. Many
organisations now focus on animal conservation in order to protect
endangered species and their habitats. At the same time, countries are
investing in energy from renewable resources. One popular solution is solar
power, which uses energy from the sun to produce electricity without
creating harmful pollution.
In conclusion, environmental problems are serious, but there
are solutions. If governments and individuals work together to reduce carbon
emissions and support renewable energy, we can protect the Earth for future
generations.
Collaborative Vocabulary Activity of Collocations with Environmental Issues on Wordwall:
https://wordwall.net/es/resource/68013592
Individual Vocabulary Activity of Classifying Environmental Issues on Wordwall:
https://wordwall.net/es/resource/109090938
Vocabulary Presentation of Weather Conditions
What environmental issues are there in your town?
Why?
Listening Exercise on page 56
| Conditional Type | Examples (Green Issues Context) | Structure | Usage |
|---|
| Zero Conditional | If we recycle, we reduce waste. If pollution increases, it harms the environment. | If + Present Simple, + Present Simple | Used for facts, general truths, or things that are always true. |
| First Conditional | If we reduce carbon emissions, we will slow down climate change. If people use public transport, they will lower pollution. | If + Present Simple, + Will + Verb | Used for real, possible situations in the future. |
| Second Conditional | If we planted more trees, we would improve air quality. If companies used renewable energy, they would reduce carbon footprints. | If + Past Simple, + Would + Verb | Used for unreal, hypothetical situations in the present or future. |
| Third Conditional | If people had used less plastic, they would have saved marine life. If governments had acted sooner, they would have prevented deforestation. | If + Past Perfect, + Would have + Verb | Used for unreal situations in the past (things that didn’t happen). |
Collaborative Online Exercise of the conditionals 0-3:
https://wordwall.net/resource/3665259/conditionals-0-1-2-3
Individual Online Exercise of the conditionals 0-3:
Closing Speaking Cards:
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