11 Unit 11 Step 2
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Steps 1 & 2
Unit 11
The planet in danger
Student’s Book
Page 37
1) Look at the photographs and discuss these questions.
a. Which types of damage to the planet are shown in these photographs? Match one of these words or phrases to each photograph.
endangered species pollution deforestation global warming
pollution
global warming
deforestation
endangered species
b. What other similar types of damage can you think of?
c. What worries you most? Which types of damage do you think are the most serious?
Read your answers.
pollution
global warming
deforestation
endangered species
global warming
pollution
deforestation
endangered species
it affects everything badly
it makes people ill
it causes global warming
wild animals will disappear
Deforestation has harmed the climate.
Define the word ‘deforestation’.
The destruction of the rainforests is an ecological disaster.
ecological
biological, environmental
Smoke from factories and vehicles such as cars and trucks has harmed the climate.
Pollution is unbearable for people who live in the city centre.
unbearable
not able to be tolerated
If people are walking along the street, their eyes sting and sometimes it’s difficult to breathe because of traffic pollution.
sting
to feel or cause to feel a sharp tingling or burning pain
Oil spills have destroyed the marine life.
marine
of, found in or produced by the sea
The red tide has killed tons of fish.
red tide
a discoloration of seawater caused by a bloom of toxic red organism
How can we protect the environment and save our planet?
We need sustainable solutions of global environmental problems.
sustainable
able to be maintained at a certain rate or level
Aquaculture can solve the problem.
aquaculture
the rearing of aquatic animals or the cultivation of aquatic plants for food
Governments must fund campaigns to save our planet.
fund
to provide with money for a particular purpose
We all appraise the role of the campaigns to save our planet.
to judge the value or quality of
appraise
Saving our planet is the overall aim of all the campaigns.
overall
total
A British organisation is working in partnership with Irish ecological association to improve the ecological situation in the two countries.
partnership
association; collaboration
A new joint project aims to build nature reserves to protect wild animals from extinction.
shared, held or made by two or more people or organisations together
joint
National parks must be built to help people find time for recreation.
recreation
activity done for enjoyment when one is not working
New Vocabulary
deforestation (n)
appraise (v.)
aquaculture (n.)
ecological (adj.)
fund (v.)
joint (adj.)
marine (adj.)
overall (adj.)
partnership (n.)
recreation (n.)
red tide (n.)
sting (v.)
sustainable (adj.)
unbearable (adj.)
قطع و إزالة الغابات
يُقيِّمُ \ يُثمِّنُ
تربية الأحياء المائية
بيئي
يُموِّلُ
مُشترك / شراكة
بحري
شامل \ عامٌّ
شَراكة
ترفيه / استجمام
المدّ الأحمر
يلسعُ \ يلذع
دائم \ مستديم \ ثابت
لا يُحتملُ \ لايُطاقُ
Student’s Book
Page 38
Before Listening Strategies
The Earth at risk
Why is the Earth at risk?
During Listening Strategies
3) (11.1) You are going to hear four teenagers talking about the types of environmental damage that they take most seriously.
a. Which of the types of damage listed in question 1a do they mention? (endangered species/pollution / deforestation / global warming)
b. Do any of the speakers have the same worries as you?
Read your answers.
a. Which of the types of damage listed in question 1a do they mention?
global warming, endangered animals, pollution, deforestation
b. Do any of the speakers have the same worries as you?
Check your answers.
Speaker 1
a. The boy takes global warming most seriously
because it affects …………………………….…….
Speaker 2
b. In the city centre, where the girl lives, there is
a(n) ……………………………………. pollution problem.
c. The girl thinks people are becoming ………… as a result.
d. The worst pollution is caused by ………….…….., not cars.
e. In the street, people’s ……………………. sting, and breathing is often ……………………..…….
everything
unbearable
ill
buses
eyes
difficult
Speaker 3
f The boy worries most about the ……………….………..…..……………….
g He worries about the animals and the ……………………………. who live in the forests.
Speaker 4
h The girl is particularly worried about ……………………..…………...
i She thinks everyone should stop ……………..…………….. animals.
rainforests
people
animals
hunting
After Listening Strategies
Check your answers.
pollution
breathe
disappear
destruction
Verb
Noun
Check your answers.
a. What is ‘CEFAS’?
It is Center for Environment, Fisheries and Aquaculture Science.
b. What is the joint project between CEFAS and EPA about?
It is to appraise and improve the ecological quality of Kuwait Bay.
c. What are the characteristics of Kuwait Bay?
Kuwait Bay is an important marine resource. It provides employment, recreation, food and wildlife habitats.
d. Give your opinion on projects like the Kuwait Bay project. Can they help us save the planet? If yes, how? If no, why not?
Projects like the Kuwait Bay are very important. They can help save the planet in many ways. They can reduce pollution, restore marine ecosystems and protect biodiversity.
Kuwait Bay
The British organisation CEFAS (Centre for Environment, Fisheries and Aquaculture Science) is working in partnership with the local Environment Public Authority (EPA) to appraise and improve
the ecological quality of Kuwait Bay. EPA is an organisation that has set developmental goals at all levels: regional, national and international. Provoked by recent red tide events, the Kuwait government is funding this joint project, since Kuwait Bay is an important marine resource.
The project will develop a supervision strategy to enhance the water quality of Kuwait Bay and protect human health. It provides employment, recreation, food and wildlife habitats. Therefore, to make sure these resources are available in the long term, the bay must be managed in a sustainable way, which is the overall aim of the project. During her interview with Kuwait Times, Dr. Michelle Devlin said, “This project will help everyone enjoy Kuwait’s waters for years to come.”
Closure
What can we do protect the environment and stop global warming?
Thank you
