Environmental protection. 

Warm-up.

Work with your partner. Read these quotations. Which quotations do you agree with? Why? 

Climate change is no longer some far-off problem; it is happening here, it is happening now. -         Barack Obama

We are living on this planet as if we had another one to go to.

-                                                                                                       Terri Swearingen

Reading 

Activity 1. Read the text. Give a title to the text. 

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Today, people around the world are concerned about environmental protection. One big problem is air pollution, which comes from factories and cars. This type of pollution can harm people and animals. Another issue is water pollution. Chemicals and trash in rivers and oceans can hurt fish and other sea life. Soil pollution from plastic and chemicals is also a danger to our environment and can affect the quality of food we eat.

Many animals face danger today. Some are endangered animals because their habitats are destroyed by pollution. It's important to think about how we can help. One way is by recycling materials like paper, plastic, and glass. We can also try to reuse items instead of throwing them away. Another good practice is to reduce the amount of waste we create.

Everyone can do something for the environment. Even small actions, like using less plastic, can make a big difference. Working together, we can protect our planet for future generations.

Vocabulary 

Activity 2. Read the text again. Match the words in bold with their definition.

1.         _______________ to lessen the amount of something, especially waste or consumption, to help protect the environment.

2.         _______________ the introduction of toxic chemicals into the ground, which can harm plants and animals.

3.         _______________ actions taken to preserve natural resources and prevent damage to ecosystems.

4.         _______________  the presence of harmful substances in the air that can make it unhealthy to breathe.

5.         _______________  using an item again instead of throwing it away, often for a different purpose.

6.         _______________ species that are at risk of becoming extinct due to habitat loss, hunting, or other threats.

7.         _______________  the process of converting waste materials into new products to reduce waste and conserve resources.

8.         _______________ contamination of water bodies, such as rivers and lakes, making them unsafe for drinking or living organisms.

Activity 3. Complete the sentences. Use the words from A.2

1.         ____________  can make it hard for people to breathe in big cities.

2.         ____________  can harm the fish and plants that live in our lakes and rivers. 

3.         Many ____________, like the giant panda, need special help to survive.

4.         _____________ is important for keeping our planet safe for future generations. 

5.         _____________ paper helps save trees and keeps trash out of landfills.

6.         _____________  reduces the ability of plants to grow healthy food for us.

7.         We should ___________ bottles and bags to cut down on waste.

8.         To _____________ our carbon footprint, we can use public transport instead of cars.

Speaking 1

Activity 4. Work with your partner. Discuss these questions. 

1.  How do you think air pollution affects our health and daily lives?

2.  What are some ways we can reduce water pollution in our communities?

3.  Do you know any  endangered animals in your area?

4.  What recycling practices do you follow at home or school?

5.  Can you share an experience where you reused something instead of throwing it away?

Speaking 2

Work in pairs. Take turns to answer the cards below. You have 2 minutes to take notes and 1-2 minutes for talking.  

Student A 

Student B