PHOTOS SPARK CONVERSATIONS
This factory is pumping out a lot of smoke.
What do you think all that pollution does to the air we breathe?
LET'S LEARN!
Useful Words/Phrases
- consumerism
- environmental degradation
- pollution
- resource depletion
- eco-friendly
SPEAK MORE!
Direction: Discuss the following questions with your mentor and share about yourself. Make sure to answer in complete sentences.
- Do you think modern consumerism makes people buy things they don’t really need? Why or why not?
- How does environmental degradation affect your daily life? Have you noticed changes in nature or the climate where you live?
- How can companies reduce their environmental impact while maintaining their profit margins?
- What types of pollution are most common in your city? What do you think could be done to reduce them?
- Many natural resources, such as water and forests, are being overused. How do you think we can prevent resource depletion?
- Some companies advertise their products as eco-friendly. Do you trust these claims, or do you think it’s just a marketing strategy?
Let's Practice!
Direction: Create a question using the vocabulary discussed.
Situation:
1. Think about adaptation: How would you ask about how wildlife adapts to polluted environments?
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2. Consider conservation: How would you ask about efforts to conserve natural resources?
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3. Think about long-term effects: How could you ask about the long-term impacts of consumerism on the planet?