UN - We can control Global Warming A United Nations committee on climate change has said we can control global warming The panel, made up of representatives from over 120 countries, believes we can limit the harm greenhouse gases to the atmosphere The panel said that we can keep our Earth safe by changing the way we use energy around the world Most important is to introduce more fuel-efficient vehicles and household goods For this to happen, individuals need to change their lifestyles and spending patterns The committee calculated that it would cost less than three percent of world economic output by 2030 The “big problem” is the damage rising temperatures are doing to the Earth Increased floods, droughts, rising sea levels, more violent and destructive storms and extinctions of species are just a few things threatening the life of our planet The report stressed the urgent need for introducing a wide variety of clean technologies Harlan Watson, head of the U.S team, warned: “If we continue to what we are doing, then we are in deep trouble.” 1) Vocabulary Committee Panel Representative Greenhouse gas Atmosphere Efficient Goods Output Drought 10 Extinction 11 Urgent 2) Questions a the mixture of gases that surrounds the Earth b someone who has been chosen to speak, vote, or make decisions c the money, goods or work made d a group of people chosen to a job, make decisions etc e things that are made to be sold, products f very important and needing to be dealt with immediately g a gas, such as carbon dioxide, that traps heat above the Earth h a group of experts who answer questions about a topic i when a particular type of animal or plant stops existing j to work well without wasting time, money, or energy k dry weather, not enough water for plants and animals to live UN - We can control Global Warming A United Nations committee on climate change has said we can control global warming The panel, made up of representatives from over _ countries, believes we can the harm greenhouse gases to the atmosphere The panel said that we can keep our Earth safe by changing the way we use _ around the world Most important is to more fuel-efficient vehicles and household goods For this to happen, individuals need to change their _ and spending patterns The committee that it would cost less than _ of world economic output by 2030 The “big problem” is the damage rising temperatures are doing to the Earth Increased floods, droughts, rising sea levels, more violent and destructive storms and extinctions of _ are just a few things threatening the life of our planet The report _ the urgent need for introducing a wide variety of _ technologies Harlan Watson, head of the U.S team, warned: “If we continue to what we are doing, then we are in .” 1) Vocabulary Committee Panel Representative Greenhouse gas Atmosphere Efficient Goods Output Drought 10 Extinction 11 Urgent a the mixture of gases that surrounds the Earth b someone who has been chosen to speak, vote, or make decisions c the money, goods or work made d a group of people chosen to a job, make decisions etc e things that are made to be sold, products f very important and needing to be dealt with immediately g a gas, such as carbon dioxide, that traps heat above the Earth h a group of experts who answer questions about a topic i when a particular type of animal or plant stops existing j to work well without wasting time, money, or energy k dry weather, not enough water for plants and animals to live 2) Questions What is this article about? What is global warming? What are some of the causes? What did the UN committee decide? Why is their decision important? What is the “big problem”? What did Harlan Watson say about global warming? What you think about global warming? UN - We can control Global Warming A United Nations committee on climate change has said we can control global warming The panel, made up of representatives from over 120 countries, believes we can limit the harm greenhouse gases to the atmosphere The panel said that we can keep our Earth safe by changing the way we use energy around the world Most important is to introduce more fuel-efficient vehicles and household goods For this to happen, individuals need to change their lifestyles and spending patterns The committee calculated that it would cost less than three percent of world economic output by 2030 The “big problem” is the damage rising temperatures are doing to the Earth Increased floods, droughts, rising sea levels, more violent and destructive storms and extinctions of species are just a few things threatening the life of our planet The report stressed the urgent need for introducing a wide variety of clean technologies Harlan Watson, head of the U.S team, warned: “If we continue to what we are doing, then we are in deep trouble.” 1) Vocabulary Committee D Panel H Representative B Greenhouse gas G Atmosphere A Efficient J Goods E Output C Drought K 10 Extinction I 11 Urgent F a the mixture of gases that surrounds the Earth b someone who has been chosen to speak, vote, or make decisions c the money, goods or work made d a group of people chosen to a job, make decisions etc e things that are made to be sold, products f very important and needing to be dealt with immediately g a gas, such as carbon dioxide, that traps heat above the Earth h a group of experts who answer questions about a topic i when a particular type of animal or plant stops existing j to work well without wasting time, money, or energy k dry weather, not enough water for plants and animals to live 2) Questions What is this article about? What is global warming? What are some of the causes? What did the UN committee decide? Why is their decision important? What is the “big problem”? What did Harlan Watson say about global warming? What you think about global warming? 3) Write a Quiz Write challenging quiz questions and answers about the article with a partner then test us! | a) Monkeys EX: Who was on the UN committee? b) Presidents c) Representatives | a) b) c) | a) b) c) 4) Rank – What you think the most serious effect of global warming will be? Rank these effects from (most serious) to (least serious) Use each number once _ Water wars _ More cockroaches and mosquitoes _ Some animals will become extinct _ More natural disasters will occur _ Some fish will become extinct _ Some countries/cities will sink _ Less clean water for drinking _ Colder winters and warmer summers Discuss with your partner Ask your partner:“What you think the most/least serious effect of global warming will be?” “Why” Answer: “I think will be the most/least serious effect because _.” 5) Brainstorming – Work with your partner to think of as many environmental problems as you can Share your ideas with the class EX: -overfishing -cutting down trees - - - - - - - 6) Role-play - Choose one of the problems above and prepare a short role-play with your partner about it Explain what it is, why it is a problem, and what you can to help EX: A: I think we should eat fish again tonight B: That's a bad idea, the world fish population is really decreasing because of overfishing We shouldn't eat so much fish until fish populations recover If we eat fish every day then soon there won't be any fish! A: Yeah, you're right We should eat something more renewable Let's make a soup from vegetables from my garden B: Great idea! I'll help! Ask your partner these questions about how environmentally friendly he/she is Circle your partner's answers When you are brushing your teeth, you a) leave the water on b) turn the water off and then turn it back on c) only use a glass of water When you leave your house, you a) leave everything on b) leave a few things on but turn the lights off c) turn everything off 3.What you with empty bottles? a) I throw them on the street b) I put them into the trash c) I put them into recycling bins When you go shopping, you a) ask for a plastic bag b) ask for a paper bag c) use your own bag Do you use a) throw away pens b) use refillable pens c) use refillable pens and recycled pencils If you were asked to give money to a 'Save the Environment' organization, would you a) refuse to give b) give a little c) give a lot Forests should be a) cut down for profit b) protected because they are beautiful c) protected because they make air cleaner Now calculate your partner's score 'a' answers are points, 'b' answers are point, 'c' answers are points My partner's score is _ 12-14 points You live very greenly and are doing your part to help the environment, congratulations! 8-11 points You are already doing a lot to help the environment, but you could still more! 4-7 points You are not doing enough to help the environment Ask your partner for advice 0-3 points You are part of the problem You really need to change your lifestyle immediately!