Read the conclusions below and replace the phrases in bold with other similar ones.
B) Make up sentences using useful language from the box.
A) Look at the table below and match the suggestions with the expected results. Add two more ideas.
B) Write down the sentence that describes the effect of the problem.
| Suggestions | Expected results | ||
| 1) | relocate the strongbox factory to an industrial park in a suburban area or shut it down | a) | improve the quality of the air; remove harmful impurities from the air we breathe; provide a home for birds |
| 2) | get a TV station to run a story about the factory discharging toxic wastes into the river | b) | more resistant to infection; the number of children admitted to hospital with asthma will decrease; less health problems |
| 3) | city dwellers’ planting trees | c) | less pollute; will be fined |
| Suggestions | Expected results |
| A useful suggestion would be + N / NP | This would help you to + Vinf |
| Another solution is to + Vinf | The effect of this would be + N / NP |
| The problem could be solved by + N / NP / Ving | As a result, N / NP could / might / would + Vinf |
| The most effective way to get to the root of the problem is + complement clause. | You would be able to + Vinf |
| The easiest / only way to get to the bottom of this dilemma is that + complement clause. | N / NP could / might / would result in + N / NP / Ving |
| The final suggestion to confront the problem would be + complement clause. | N / NP could / might / would lead to +N / NP / Ving |
Example:
The most effective way to get to the root of the problem is that the director of the strongbox factory should be imposed heavy fines on for violating environmental protection laws. As a result, it would / could encourage him to up-date the waste disposal technology. The next way to confront this problem ...
1) To sum up, there are several measures which could be taken to solve environmental problems of my city. If the Mayor and the city-dwellers joined their efforts, my home town would become a nice place to live in.
2) All in all, I think it would be quite possible to reduce pollution in my home town, were it not for the lackadaisical attitudes of those who have the power to do something about it. Until they become aware, it seems likely that the problem will simply get worse.
3) To conclude, I strongly believe that, whatever environmental policy the government may have, we must be environmentally conscious and fight to protect our home town from pollution.
4) All things considered, I consider that the city dwellers will become more aware of the fact that the protection of the environment is everyone’s responsibility and they will do their best to improve the quality of their life.