- •Module 1. Part 2. Environmental problems and ways to solve them
- •44. A) Match the sources of pollution to the pictures below.
- •45. Complete the sentences with a word from the box.
- •46. Listen to the speaker talking about a cloud of pollution and fill in the gaps with no more than three words.
- •47. A) Read the texts quickly to find the answers to these questions.
- •49. Listen to the speaker talking about global warming and fill in the gaps with no more than three words.
- •50. Read the text about global warming. Five sentences have been removed from the text. Choose from the sentences a-e the one which fits each gap 1-5.
- •51. Choose words and phrases from the box that describe
- •52. Exam link. Work in pairs to discuss problems of global warming.
- •Step 1. Active Grammar Point
- •Step 2. Active Vocabulary Point
- •Step 3. Speaking
- •53. Fill in the gaps with the necessary preposition.
- •54. A) Match the words from column a with the words from column b to make up an expression.
- •55. A) Read the text and find out the environmental problem and its solution.
- •56. A) Complete these sentences with the correct form of the word in capitals.
- •57. A) Circle the correct word.
- •58. For questions 1-15 read the text and decide which answer a, b, c, or d best fits each gap.
- •60. Read the first two paragraphs to answer these questions.
- •61. Exam link. Work in pairs to discuss the problem of pollution.
- •Step 1. Active Grammar Point
- •Step 2. Active Vocabulary Point
- •Step 3. Speaking
- •62. A) Look at the pictures. Which individual actions mentioned below do the pictures illustrate?
- •63. A) Listen to the speaker and complete the sentences below. Write no more than two words and / or a number for each answer.
- •Individual action
- •64. A) Read the text and write out words and phrases that describe different activities people undertake on the World Environment Day.
- •65. In pairs discuss activities of three environmentalists.
- •In pairs answer the questions.
- •66. Fill in the gaps with the necessary preposition.
- •67. Exam link. Work in pairs to discuss the problem of people’s being environmentally aware.
- •Step 1. Active Grammar Point
- •Step 2. Active Vocabulary Point
- •Step 3. Speaking
- •71. Writing. The essay suggesting solutions to problems.
- •Various ecosystems are being systematically destroyed by man. What measures do you think should be taken to prevent further destruction?
- •72. Writing. The essay suggesting solutions to the environmental problems of the city you live in.
65. In pairs discuss activities of three environmentalists.
Student A: Read the letter from Camellia Williams, Junior Professional, IUCN Global Species Programme.
Student B: Read the letter from Arturo Mora, a member of the environmental protection society Green Earth.
Student C: Read the letter from Donald Rigg, the head of the environmental organization Clean City.
In pairs answer the questions.
1) What activity does each person write about?
2) How did each person help in environmental matters?
3) How important is each activity?
A HOW I GOT INTO CONSERVATION COMMUNICATIONS
I’ll be honest with you. While I was studying Zoology at university, I imagined that one day I would be out in the field studying kangaroos or coral reefs. However, since I’ve never been camping without a feather pillow and the reality of field work involves many, many hours of analyzing data I realized research probably wasn’t the right career for me.
However, I still wanted to support the conservation of all the incredible species and landscapes that make our planet so special. Wanting to work for one of the many organizations that put conservation into action, I quickly realized that conservation is competitive to get into so I did a Masters in Conservation and Biodiversity to help develop my skills and broaden my knowledge. Happily, my efforts paid off and soon after completing the course I was offered an internship at the Zoological Society of London (ZSL) with the EDGE of Existence Programme.
I helped EDGE launch their EDGE Coral Reefs programme by writing detailed information about different species of coral. I also wrote their blogs and developed their social media presence, and it was while doing this that I realized I really enjoyed writing and sharing stories about animals and conservation. Finally, I knew what I wanted to do and what I could do to help species whose voices can’t be heard. Now, I am part of IUCN’s Global Species programme’s communications team and I write about species conservation every day!
It’s human nature that we only care about the things we know and love so it is really important that people are made aware of species that are struggling to survive or habitats that are being destroyed. Publicizing the plight of certain species can generate action and make a positive difference. Working at IUCN is fantastic because I get to write about amazing members of the Species Survival Commission who are out there every day gathering information about thousands of different species and working out ways to ensure their survival. They are really an inspiration!
Camellia Williams,
Junior Professional, IUCN Global Species Programme.
B A CLEAN-UP WEEKEND
In recent years our town and beach have become unsightly, so on the 22nd and 23rd June our environmental protection society Green Earth organized a "clean-up" weekend. All volunteers met at 11am on Saturday at the shopping centre on Market Street. Black bin-liners were distributed and volunteers were split into groups for safety. The collection of rubbish and materials for recycling took place within the inner-city area and the bags were collected from the meeting point at 4 pm.
Then, on Sunday, volunteers met on the beach at 9 am so that rubbish could be collected during the morning. There was also a "clean up" art competition which was open to young people between eight and eighteen. Applicants were asked to submit drawings or paintings on an environmental theme. At noon on Sunday the winners were announced and prizes were awarded.
To my mind, there are huge benefits to be gained from such a project. The entire community has benefited from the campaign since the town can attract more visitors, thus increasing business and tourism. In addition, the town and beach have become much cleaner and safer for our children. National surveys have shown that the more young people feel involved in protecting the environment, the cleaner the area will stay after the initial efforts.
Arturo Mora,
a member of the environmental organization Green Earth.
C A SERVICE FOR RECYCLING
There are currently no recycling facilities in our city. There is a number of large stores outside the city centre which provide this service, but this is inconvenient for many residents. So our environmental organization Clean City started a recycling project in the area. The service began 23rd July, and collections will take place every Monday thereafter. To begin with we set up recycling bins almost in each neighbourhood so that people could drop off things for recycling. Then we organized collection points at various locations around the town, which were clearly marked for easy identification. All city residents have to do is to take their waste paper and glass to these points. The only thing we asked them about is that all glass products should be washed thoroughly and have their lids removed beforehand. Volunteers collected any waste paper and glass for delivery to a local company which would recycle it.
The campaign was of great interest to many people who were willing to help in environmental matters. I think if we do it on a regular basis, more residents of the town will stop discarding their reusable rubbish and recycle it instead. This way the amount of rubbish can be reduced and natural resources may be saved. With improved recycling system our home town will become cleaner and more attractive.
Donald Rigg,
the head of the environmental organization Clean City.