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Lesson 12: Global Efforts to Combat Climate Change

LET'S UNLOCK WORDS AND PHRASES 🔐

bulk cash

/bulk kash/

- Large sums of cash.

The smuggler was caught with bulk cash at the border.

carbon dioxide

/KAR-buhn dy-OK-side/

- A gas produced by burning carbon and organic compounds.

Carbon dioxide emissions are a major contributor to global warming.

Climate Change

/KLY-mit chaynj/

- Long-term changes in temperature and weather patterns.

Climate change is affecting polar ice caps.

downpour

/DOWN-pawr/

- A heavy rainfall.

The sudden downpour flooded the streets.

Environmental conservation

/en-VY-ruhn-men-tuhl kon-sur-VAY-shun/

- The protection of natural resources.

Environmental conservation is crucial to prevent habitat loss.

fossil

/FOS-il/

- Preserved remains of ancient organisms.

Fossils provide evidence of life from millions of years ago.

fuel

/fyool/

- A material used to produce heat or power.

Many vehicles still rely on fossil fuel for energy.

global warming

/GLOH-buhl WAR-ming/

- The gradual increase in Earth’s temperature.

Global warming is causing glaciers to melt at an alarming rate.

Greenhouse gas

/GREEN-howz gas/

- Gases that trap heat in the atmosphere.

Greenhouse gas emissions are harmful to the environment.

intensity

/in-TEN-suh-tee/

- The strength or force of something.

The intensity of hurricanes has increased due to climate change.

mine

/myn/

- A place where minerals or other resources are extracted.

The mine produces large amounts of coal annually.

oil-spill

/oyl spil/

- The release of oil into the environment, usually the sea.

The oil-spill harmed marine life along the coast.

renewable energy

/ri-NOO-uh-buhl EN-er-jee/

- Energy from sources that naturally replenish.

Solar power is a type of renewable energy.

resource

/REE-sors/

- A supply of something valuable for use.

Water is a critical resource for all life forms.

shortage

/SHOR-tij/

- A lack of something needed.

The shortage of clean water is becoming a global issue.

spell

/spel/

- A period or stretch of time.

The country experienced a long spell of dry weather.

LET'S LISTEN! 🎧

Direction: Listen to the news and answer the comprehension questions below.



Lesson 12

COMPREHENSION QUESTIONS

1. What caused damage to marine ecosystems in the news article?

2. What are governments promoting to reduce carbon dioxide emissions?

3. Why has the transition away from fossil fuel been slow?

LET'S PRACTICE 🎬

SITUATION

You are an environmental activist speaking at a conference. Use the vocabulary to discuss how global warming and oil-spills are affecting marine life. Talk about the importance of renewable energy and environmental conservation.


TASKS

1. Explain the environmental impact of an oil-spill using the vocabulary.


2. Discuss how renewable energy can help combat global warming.


3. Persuade the audience to support environmental conservation efforts by explaining the role of greenhouse gases and carbon dioxide emissions.

LET'S DISCUSS

  1. How can individuals contribute to reducing carbon dioxide emissions in daily life?
  2. What are the advantages and disadvantages of relying on renewable energy sources?
  3. In your opinion, what should governments prioritize to combat climate change effectively?