10. Complete the sentences:

1. Pollution is… .

2. Pollution can take two major forms… .

3. Traditional forms of pollution include… .

4. Some of the major causes of pollution are… .

5. There are two main types of pollution control methods: … .

11. Look at the boxes and match the suggestions with the results. Then, link the sentences with so that or to and talk about how we can improve the living conditions in our cities:

Suggestion	Result
1. We should use cars less	a) the harmful gases won't be able to pollute the atmosphere
2. We should stop cutting down trees.	b) people won't have to use cars to get around
3. We should build wildlife parks.	c) there will be less rubbish to pollute the environment
4. We should plant more trees.	d) animals won't lose their natural habitats
5. Governments should improve public transport.	e) we can protect animals from extinction
6. Governments should force factories to put filters on chimneys.	f) we will have more oxygen
7. We should stop using the products of companies whose factories cause pollution.	g)we can reduce air pollution
8. People shouldn't drop litter in the streets.	h) we will force them to use environmentally-friendly production methods

12. Find the right title for each instruction: simple ways you can help save the earth

title	instruction
Save petrol, save the Earth.	Make sure your heating system is efficient.
Check your home.	Always buy energy efficient models.
Be kind to a beach.	Put off the light when you don’t need it.
Beware toxic wastes.	Don’t leave the water running while you brush your teeth.
Don’t buy ivory.	Don’t dump paint thinner down the drain.
Monitor your appliances.	Do set up separate bins for separate products.
Always recycle.	Do keep your car well-tuned up: it will produce less carbon dioxide.
Spread the word.	Do remember that the elephant may become extinct quite soon.
Light right.	Don’t throw plastic containers into the sea.
Don’t waste water.	Do pass on what your learnt about the environment.

Name 3 things that…

a) you are doing/ have already done to promote environment protection.

b) your city is doing to promote environment protection or conservation

13. Look through the text and make notes under the following headings: Problem- Cause- Effect- Solution as shown in the table (you can make use of ex. 10, 11 and add your own ideas as well). Write down all the environmental problems mentioned in the text. Now look at your notes and talk about the problems our planet is facing.

problem	cause	effect	solution
deforestation	-urbanization, -industry development, -cutting down forests	-a rise in the pollution levels, - habitat loss, …… ……	- plant trees, - not to cut trees, ………

14. Use the plan below to write an article for your university newspaper entitled «How can we make our city a better place to live in?» Draw ideas from ex. 10-12. The beginning of introduction and conclusion has been written for you.

Plan

Introduction (state the problem).

The living conditions in our city are getting worse and worse. … .

Main body (your suggestions and results).

Conclusion (summarize your opinion).

All things considered, there are many solutions to all the problems. The sooner we put them into practice, the better our lives will become.

15. Take this quiz with your group mates and find out who the GREENEST student is in your class!

Say have you ever… .