Selection
Date: 2015-10-07; view: 380.
Speaking
Say it again
Re-express the following sentences from the Listening text. Using the framework given.
1 We've made far more progress than anyone would have predicted.
No-one would progress.
2 The companies are not only responsible to their shareholders, but to society in general.
The companies are responsible to their shareholders.
3 If we recycle paper, fewer trees will be cut down.
As trees will be saved.
4 The output of rice had almost tripled.
They had produced rice as before.
1 Work in pairs. Look at this list of practical measures which individuals can take to help preserve the environment and the world's natural resources. Discuss what each measure can achieve, then choose the five measures you feel are the most effective. Add at least one more idea of your own.
- recycle paper
- travel by public transport
- don't accept plastic packaging
- insist on organically produced food
- turn off the lights when you leave a room
- don't use disposable products
- ride a bicycle
- use natural ventilation instead of air conditioning
2 Now discuss how easy or difficult the measures above would be to bring into your life.
2)
1 Work with a partner. Read the two prompt cards below and choose one each. Using the ideas that you discussed in Exercise 1 and the prompts on the card to help you with further ideas, plan a two-minute talk.
What do you think people can do most easily to improve the environment?
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What changes should be made to people's lifestyle to safeguard our planet's future?
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2 Listen to your partner's talk, and make comments. Then present your own talk to your partner.
3) Discuss the following questions.
1 What effect do you think countries working together could have on environmental issues?
2 What worries you most about the situation in your own country?
3 What do you feel most positive about? Why?
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