Let’s Go Green

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 Let’s Go Green
Vocabulary Exercise
Read.

Emission-the act of giving off

Consumption- use of something
Green house gas-any of various gaseous
compounds (such as carbon dioxide or methane)
Climate Change- significant and long-lasting change
in the Earth's climate and weather patterns
Activist-a person who works to achieve political or
social change, especially as a member of an
organization with particular aims

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 Let’s Go Green
Vocabulary Exercise
Read.

answer the call of nature

If you answer the call of nature, you go to the toilet.
at sea | all at sea
If you're at sea, or all at sea, you're confused about something and not sure
what to do.
in deep water
If you're in deep water, you're in some sort of trouble or in a difficult situation.
the tip of the iceberg
You can say something is the tip of the iceberg when it's just a small part of
something much bigger.
the grass is always greener on the other side –
other people’s situations always seem superior to one’s own

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Economic Growth in Asia Threatens Environment
Strong economic growth in Asia has lifted millions of people out of poor
economic conditions. But some environmental activists say it has also hurt
the area’s environment. The International Union for Conservation of
Nature met in Bangkok, Thailand recently for three days. The group urged
Asian countries to work together to protect the environment.

Asia produces about 40 percent of global economic activity and two thirds
of global growth. About 60 percent of the world’s population lives in Asia.
Asia’s economic development has hurt its environment. Experts say more
than 1,400 plants and animals in the area are critically endangered. In
other words, they could soon no longer exist.

Zhang Xinsheng is president of the International Union for Conservation of

Nature. He says the planet’s ecosystems are stressed and need new efforts
by governments to limit losses.
At the end of its meeting in Bangkok, the group urged governments,
businesses and non-government groups to work together to help the
environment.
COMPREHENSION QUESTIONS:
Questions
1. Why was Asia’s environment hurt?
2. What good did the economic growth bring to people?
3. How much percent of the world’s population lives in Asia?
Discussion
1. Would you say that people in your country care about the
environment?
2. Do you hear people talk about the environment often?
3. Should we stop inventing machines and cars to stop greenhouse gas
emission?
4. What kinds of technologies do you know of that might help stop
environmental problems?
5. If your phone causes pollution, are you willing to give up your
phone? Why?
6. Do you think that recent COVID problem are the result of human
influence on the environment?
LET’S TALK!
Global warming is one of the most serious issue that the whole
world is facing nowadays. Many fear that it might become the
cause of the end of the world. Do you think this will happen?

What everyday activities contribute to global warming?

Do you think humans are responsible for causing global warming?
What human action do you think most contributes to global warming?
How does factory farming contribute to global warming?
How do human spending and consumption contribute to global warming?
Do you think China and India should slow their growth down?
How did global warming happen without us noticing sooner?
Does your government provide enough education on the effects of global
warming?
What are three possible effects of global warming?
What is one effect of global warming that you have personally experienced?
Which effect of global warming do you think is the biggest threat to mankind?
How will global warming change our lives?
What single action should the world take to reduce the dangers of global warming?
WHAT DO YOU THINK?
There are three gasses mainly responsible for global warming. Carbon dioxide,
water vapour and methane. Methane is a far more powerful greenhouse gas than
carbon dioxide. A lot of methane is generated by rearing animals for meat. Should
we all eat less meat?

Producing energy through nuclear power produces much less carbon dioxide than
burning coal. Is increasing nuclear power a good way to fix global warming? Why/
why not?
Cars and industry produce the greatest amount of carbon dioxide - so is it good
news for the environment when the price of oil goes up?

What do you think of the suggestion that governments should put a heavy tax on
oil and petrol so as to reduce demand for these products?

What actions is your government taking to address the problem of global

warming?
What actions could we personally take as individuals to improve the situation?
Are you personally taking any actions to reduce the problem?
1. How is our environment now different from before?
2. What do you know about how global warming occurs? Explain.
3. Why are a lot of people so worried about global warming?
4. What kinds of evidences have you seen that could be the effect of global warming?
6. Do you think people in your country are aware about the issue of global warming? Why
or why not?
7. Do you agree that human beings are responsible for global warming? Why or why not?
8. What kind of human activities could contribute to global warming?
9. Why do you think people didn't notice about global warming earlier?
[Link] country do you think contributes a lot of harm to the environment? Why?
11. What does your country's government do to help control global warming?
[Link] you think global warming could cause the end of the world? Why?
[Link] you think you've been caring enough for the environment? Why or why not?
[Link] given a chance, would you give financial support to discover an efficient way to fight
global warming? Why or why not?
[Link] do you think little is done to fight global warming until now?
NATURAL DISASTER
1. What are some of the most devastating natural disasters you've ever seen or
experienced? Share your story about it.
2. How does your government try to prevent such disasters from happening or
escalating?
3. Do you feel like your government has done enough to handle the situation?
4. Who do most people in your country blame in such a huge disaster? Why?
5. Do you think your country does enough to help out the people who were affected? Why
or why not?
6. Which natural disaster in your country do you think was partly caused by human error?
7. How can people protect themselves in times of great disasters?
8. Do you think your government gives enough information to people regarding safety
precautions and updates about recent disasters? Why or why not?
9. Do you think the government sometimes strain the amount of vital information they
give to people? Why or why not?
[Link] did other countries try to help out your country?
11. Do you think houses, building and other structures in your country are well built to last
a natural disaster?
[Link] do you think can your country recover quickly from a devastating disaster?
[Link] kind of lesson in life can we learn from such natural disasters?
[Link] word of advice or encouragement would you give to someone who have lost his
properties or family from a disaster?
 Let’s Go Green
Vocabulary
What are their causes and effects? How can we prevent them?

The cause of……..

We have to……

Water Soil Noise endangered

pollution pollution pollution Earthquake
species

Air Volcanic
Global
pollution Flood eruption Wild fire
warming

Cutting down of trees throwing of garbage moving of plates

Lack of trees smoke from cars and factories hunting 1
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We shouldn’t…..because….
We have to…. because
Speaking Exercise
burn fossil fuels cut down trees switch plant trees pollute the air

recycle waste off the lights use public transport use solar power

Use these the expressions in a sentence

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 Let’s Go Green
Express Yourself
1. What are some things that can be recycled?
2. What are the five things that you can do to help the environment?
3. What can you do to help prevent global warming and pollution?
4. Should we stop inventing machines and cars to stop greenhouse gas
emission?
5. What kinds of technologies do you know of that might help stop
environmental problems?
6. If your phone causes pollution, are you willing to give up your
phone? Why?
7. What will happen if we keep polluting the environment?
8. What are some things that your community is doing to help the
environment?
9. How will you teach your younger brother about going green?

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Express Yourself

1. What do you think are the biggest problems facing the environment?
2. Do you think that global warming is caused by humans or part of the
natural cycle of the earth?
3. What are some of the factors that have contributed to global warming?
4. Do you think that recent natural disasters are the result of human
influence on the environment?
5. Is the environment in a good state in your country?
6. Have you seen any changes in the weather or climate in your country? If
so, what are they?
7. Do you think leaders around the world have done enough to address
the environmental problems?
8. What are some things that your community is doing to help the
environment?
9. Do you think overpopulation is an important environmental
issue?
10. What do you think governments can do to improve the air quality for
their country?

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 Let’s Go Green
Idioms

If you beat around If you weather a If you weather a

the bush, you don't storm, you survive storm, you survive a
say something directly, a dangerous event dangerous event or
usually because you or deal with a deal with a difficult
don't want to upset difficult situation. situation.
the person you're
talking to.

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