Cause and result

Date: 2015-10-07; view: 638.

Language Focus: Grammar

1) Join these sentences using the words in brackets. Make any changes necessary. Then check your answers by referring back to the text you have read.

1 Every day the diversity of life on Earth gets poorer. We are overusing resources and disregarding the riches of nature. (because of)

2 Man has burned ever larger quantities of fossil fuels, first coal and then oil. The composition of the atmosphere has started to change. (result)

3 Some species are very reduced in number. They are in danger of dying out. (so … that)

2) Now rewrite the following sentences beginning with the words given, making any changes necessary.

1 The number of private cars has increased enormously, and this is a key factor in global warming.

A major cause of global warming is the …………………………

2 The Earth's temperature is rising and, as a result, the polar ice caps are melting.

The polar ice caps are melting as a result of …………………………

3 As sea levels rise, there is an increased incidence of flooding.

One effect of the …………………………

4 Sea levels may rise even more and cause whole countries to disappear.

Sea levels may rise to such an extent …………………………

5 Toxic waste is being dumped in the sea with the result that many fish and sea mammals have died.

Many fish ………………………… due to …………………………

6 The spread of deserts is linked to deforestation and farming methods such as irrigation and excessive grazing.

………………………… have led to …………………………

3) Choose an environmental issue that you think is particularly relevant to your country. Answer the following questions.

1 What are the specifics effects on the problem on your country? Give examples.

2 What is being done to improve matters? Is it enough, or should more be done? What?

3 What is likely to happen if nothing is done?