A) Use the word given in capitals to form a word that fits in the gap in the sentence.
D) Work in pairs to discuss problems caused by pollution and their possible solutions.
B) Write five sentences about the environmental problem, its effect and possible solution.
Example:
Factories emit a lot of poisonous chemicals into the air. It can result inacid rain which damages trees, lakes and buildings. This problem can/could be solved/avoided / reduced / overcome by improving the way they dispose of waste products.
c) Read the sentences below. Extend the situation by writing 3 sentences: a sentence about the environmental problem, a sentence about a possible solution and a sentence about the expected result.
Example:
One way to deal with pollution in cities is to promote the use o f public transport. → The problem is the increase in the number of vehicles. Motor vehicles are the fastest-growing source of air pollution today, pumping out a toxic mixture of health-threatening pollutants. One way to deal with pollution in cities is to promote the use of public transport. The result of this would be fewer cars polluting the air.
1) It could help the world’s rainforests if we used more recycled paper.
2) One way to prevent the environmental damage caused by factories is to impose strict fines on corporations and businesses that contaminate soil, air and water.
3) An effective method of combating with non-biodegradable waste might be setting up recycling bins almost in every neighbourhood.
4) One way to improve a recycling system might be a daily rubbish collection.
5) Another way to deal with pollution is to relocate a factory stinking in the middle of the residential neighbourhood to the edge of the city or if it is possible to shut it down.
6) An alternative way to eradicate the soil pollution is that the farmers should use compost instead of huge quantities of pesticides and fertilizers.
7) One possible way to overcome air pollution is that factories should make use of the up-to-date purificatory equipment, filters, etc.
8) One way to reduce the air pollution in the city is to plant trees.
9) Another effective method of preventing pollution is to find more economical ways of using fuels and other raw materials, for instance, to generate energy from such renewable sources as the wind and the sun.
10) One possible way of combating with piles of rubbish is that people should buy products that are environmentally friendly.
1) What can we do to reduce the ___ POLLUTE of the environment?
2) Many of the gases produced by factories are _____ HARM to our health.
3) Exhaust fumes have ____ DAMAGE effects on the environment.
4) Changes in temperatures can affect the ____ REPRODUCE of some amphibians.
5) The _____ PROTECT of the environment is everyone’s responsibility.
6) Pollution involves _____ CONTAMINATE of the environment by wastes or other substances.
7) The ____ DISRUPT of the aquatic ecosystem is caused by overgrowth of bacteria and algae.
8) The ____ REDUCE of the manufacture of CFCs and other ozone-depleting chemicals can improve the situation with the ozone layer.
9) It is necessary to improve a _____CYCLE system.
10) Scientists and engineers should look for technological solutions to ____ PREVENTION pollution.