Choose an environmental issue that you think is particularly relevant to your country.
Answer the following questions using the expressions in the box to help formulate your points.
- What are the direct effects of the problems in your country? Give detailed examples.
- What is being done to improve situations? Is it adequate or ought more to be done? What?
- What is likely to happen if no action is taken?
| A major An urgent |
environmental | concern issue problem |
is... |
| One of the | main major |
causes of... | is... |
| One Another |
(very) worrying effect of... | is... |
| Various Several Certain |
solutions have been tried, such as... |
| What urgently needs to be done |
Work in pairs. Compile a list of practical steps which everyone can take to help preserve the world's environment and natural resources.
Discuss what each measure can achieve, and choose five measures you feel are the most effective in helping the environment.
Read the statement below:
"It's not enough to dwell on making small changes in the way we live - what's needed is a major shift in lifestyles if we are to protect the planet."
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