Interactive English lesson about energy, the environment, global warming, reading for details, and reviewing Unit 10 language.
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Think about what people can do every day to reduce energy waste and pollution.
Which daily action can reduce pollution from cars?
Which problem is connected to global warming?
What is “the environment”?
What does “pollution” mean?
Which phrase means power from sources such as wind or solar power?
An energy-efficient machine uses...
Listen to Audio 42 and notice how the stress changes when the same word is used as a verb or as a noun.
In the noun phrase “an increase in temperature,” where is the stress?
What does the verb “decrease” mean?
Read the whole passage. Focus on practical ways people can reduce the negative impact of fossil fuels.
Fossil fuels such as oil, coal, and natural gas provide energy for our cars and homes, but they increase the amount of carbon dioxide (CO₂) in the air, contributing to climate change in the form of global warming. However, there are choices we can make that can lessen their negative impact on the environment.
Take good care of your car and keep your tires properly inflated with air. You will use less gasoline and save money. Better yet, skip the drive and walk, take public transportation, or ride a bicycle when you can.
Replace your old refrigerator or air conditioner with a new energy-efficient model. Not only will you save money on your electric bill, but you’ll contribute to cutting back on the pollution that causes global warming.
Try to reduce the amount of water you use for showers, laundry, and washing dishes. And turn the temperature on your hot water heater down.
Use products that are recycled from old paper, glass, and metal to reduce energy waste and pollution by 70 to 90%. And before you toss things in the garbage, think about what you can reuse.
Shipping foods over long distances is a waste of energy and adds to pollution. In addition, the pesticides and chemicals used to grow them are bad for the environment. So buy locally grown fruits and vegetables instead.
Talk to lawmakers about your interest in curbing global warming. Support their attempts to improve standards for fuel efficiency, to fund renewable and clean energy solutions, such as wind and solar power, and to protect forests.
According to the reading, fossil fuels increase the amount of...
What should people do before tossing things in the garbage?
Why does the reading suggest buying local food?
Which action is part of “Speak out”?
Choose the meaning that matches the word or phrase from the reading.
Choose the best definition of “curb.”
Choose the best definition of “fossil fuels.”
Choose the best definition of “a negative impact.”
Choose the best definition of “inflated.”
Choose the best definition of “reduce.”
Choose the best definition of “a rise.”
Use the reading to answer these questions.
Which two other energy sources are mentioned besides fossil fuels?
Which effect of global warming can endanger fish life?
Which solution helps reduce energy waste by 70 to 90%?
Listen to the conversations and choose the correct type of place and whether the person recommends going there.
Review Listening 1: What type of place is described?
Review Listening 1: Is it recommended?
Review Listening 2: What type of place is described?
Review Listening 2: Is it recommended?
Review Listening 3: What type of place is described?
Review Listening 3: Is it recommended?
Review Listening 4: What type of place is described?
Review Listening 4: Is it recommended?
Complete the warnings using too + adjective + infinitive.
Complete the warning: That road ______ to ride on if you’re not careful.
Complete the warning: Those steps ______ climb safely after a rain.
Complete the warning: ______ go in the cave without a flashlight.
Complete the warning: ______ go swimming in the bay.
Use the map language to complete the locations.
The town of Saint-Pierre is...
Grand Barachois Bay is...
The island of Saint-Pierre is...
The village of Miquelon is about...
The beaches are...
Which word means “make smaller in amount”?
Which are examples of fossil fuels?
What does “energy-efficient” mean?
Which warning is correct?
Which answer best describes the lesson goal?