LESSON PLAN FOR ENGLISH TEACHERSGLOBAL WARMING
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Dec. 23, 2021
Level: Upper-Intermediate (B2-C1)
Type of English: General English
Tags: Controversial Issues; Science and Technology; Environment and Pollution; Weather and Climate; Giving Opinions; Article Based
Publication date: 12/23/2021
This lesson has been updated.
This lesson discusses the effects of climate change and the action that is needed to reduce its effects. Commonly used climate change phrases will be discussed, and students’ reading and listening skills will be tested. There is plenty of opportunity for speaking practice in this lesson, including an opinion poll at the end, which could be extended to a more in-depth debate (by Gillian Smylie).
TRANSCRIPT
This lesson has been updated.
This lesson discusses the effects of climate change and the action that is needed to reduce its effects. Commonly used climate change phrases will be discussed, and students’ reading and listening skills will be tested. There is plenty of opportunity for speaking practice in this lesson, including an opinion poll at the end, which could be extended to a more in-depth debate (by Gillian Smylie).
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- CLICK HERE to download the student’s worksheet in British English.
- CLICK HERE to download the teacher’s lesson plan in British English.
- CLICK HERE to download the audio (MP3).
TRANSCRIPT
John: We’re speaking to three activists about the causes of climate change and what we can do about it. Angus, what’s causing climate change?
Angus: Lots of things, but burning fossil fuels to provide electricity and heat is by far the biggest cause, accounting for almost a third of global greenhouse gas emissions. All countries need to move their economies away from fossil fuels by investing in renewable energy sources. By providing subsidies, governments can help households insulate walls and roofs better and switch their heating source to a heat pump. These work by taking natural warmth out of the surrounding environment to heat homes and are greener than oil or gas boilers.
John: Thank you, Angus. And Kelly, do you have anything to add?
Kelly: Yes. I’d like to point out that the natural world does very well with cleaning up our emissions; at least it would if we preserved it properly. The industrial-scale deforestation currently happening destroys giant trees which could, and should, be absorbing huge amounts of carbon. Reforestation and ’rewilding’ schemes, which allow areas of land to return to their natural state, are essential in the fight against climate change. One leading cause of deforestation is clearing land to accommodate and grow food for livestock. Cows are a particular issue, as they also produce a large amount of methane, which is a strong greenhouse gas. Many people believe in giving up or at least reducing meat and dairy consumption.
John: Thank you, Kelly. Good points. And finally, let’s hear from George.
George: Reducing overall consumption in more wealthy countries can help put less strain on the planet. Lots of companies produce far more products than are realistically needed, so many things end up in landfill, which, like cows, produce methane. And I can’t leave without mentioning plastic. Despite having acknowledged that our use of plastic is unsustainable, demand for it continues to rise. Creating and getting rid of plastic accounts for a significant amount of carbon emissions, not to mention pollution, so continuing to develop more sustainable alternatives is essential.
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