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MODULE VIII - The World Around Us

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Topic:
Song Presentation

Jack Johnson’s song “The 3 R’s”- Google it up

Task 1 – Listen carefully to the song and then fill in the gaps with the correct word.

1)__Three__ it's a magic number

Yes it is, it's a magic 2)_number_
Because two times three is 3) __six____
And three times six is eighteen
And the eighteenth letter in the alphabet is 4) _R_
We've got three R's we're going to talk about today
We've got to learn to
Reduce, Reuse, Recycle
Reduce, Reuse, Recycle
Reduce, Reuse,5) _Recycle_
Reduce, Reuse, Recycle
If you're going to the market to buy some 6) _juice_
You've got to bring your own bags and you learn to reduce your waste
And if your 7) _brother_or your sister's got some cool clothes
You could try them on before you buy some more of those
Reuse, we've got to learn to reuse
And if the first two R's don't work out
And if you've got to make some trash
Don't throw it out
Recycle, we've got to learn to recycle,
We've got to learn to
8) _Reduce_, Reuse, Recycle
Reduce, Reuse, Recycle
Reduce, Reuse, Recycle
Reduce, 9)_Reuse_, Recycle
Because three it's a magic number
Yes it is, it's a magic number
3, 3, 3
3, 6, 9, 12, 15, 18, 21, 24, 27, 30, 33, 36
33, 30, 27, 24, 21, 18, 15, 12, 9, 6, and
3, it's a magic number

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Task 2 – Match the word with the correct definition.

Reuse / Reduce / Recycle

Word Definition
1 Recycle We produce a new object from an old one.
2 Reduce When we buy a product with little packaging, we will have less rubbish to dispose of.
3 Reuse Using our old things instead of buying new products, like painting a plastic bottle and
using it as a candle holder.

Task 3 – Use the information below to complete the table

1- By reusing old things, we don’t need energy. No energy needed so no pollution.

2- When we recycle just one aluminium can, we save enough energy to run a TV for 3 hours.
3- We can help poor people by giving unwanted books, clothes and furniture for charity.
4- By recycling a ton of paper, we save 17 fully grown trees.
5- Buying products with packaging that can be reused will reduce the amount of trash we throw out

Solutions Advantages
Reducing 5;
Reusing 1; 3;
Recycling 2; 4;

Task 4 – Suppose you were a friend of the Earth. What solution would you choose to solve the problem
of rubbish? Write a short paragraph starting like this:

If I were a friend of the Earth, I would ......................................................................................

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Topic:
Reading Comprehension

1. Read the following text.

Dead Sea in Danger

The Dead Sea, the saltiest body of water of the Earth and a wonderful natural treasure, is becoming
smaller and smaller because of the decision of people to use part of its waters.

The Dead Sea is located at the lowest point of the Earth, almost 400 metres below sea level. It is 50
kilometres long. Just 40 years ago it stretched 80 kilometres in length.

One of the main reasons for the sea’s shrinking is lack of water. 90% of the waters that flow from the
Jordan River, which traditionally goes into the Dead Sea, is taken for drinking and agriculture in Israel
and Jordan.

Besides, local industry adds to the Dead Sea’s problems. They use the water for getting necessary
minerals. It’s a real disaster for the Sea.

Now hundreds of thousands of tourists come to the Dead Sea every year. Its water is so salty that a man
can read a newspaper comfortably while lying on his back on the water. The water contains a lot of
sulphur, and the thick black mud that is found at the sea’s beach is very useful for people with skin
diseases. Tourists treat their bodies with the black mud bit they don’t think about the Dead Sea‘s troubles.
It can be saved – but time is running out.

1. Answer the questions and choose the correct answer (a, b, c or d) according to the text.

1. Where is the Dead Sea located?

A At the highest point of Earth
B At the hottest place of the Earth
C At the lowest point the Earth
D At the coldest place of the Earth

2. According to the text how long is the Dead Sea now?

A 400 metres
B 50 kilometres
C 80 kilometres
D 40 kilometres

3. What are the two main reasons for taking off part the the Dead Sea’s water?
A Thousands of tourists come to the Sea to treat their diseases, the Dead Sea´s water is used
by local industry.
B People take water from the Jordan River for their needs, they use the Dead Sea’s water for
getting minerals
C Local industry uses the black mud; people take the Sea’s water for agriculture and drinking.
D 90% of the Jordan waters is taken for drinking and agriculture in Israel and Jordan;
thousands of tourists come to the Sea for treating.

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4. Match the words (and phrases) with their antonyms (words which have an opposite
meaning).

1. to prohibit A to damage 2
2. to protect B to clear rubbish away 5
3. to pollute C to be out of danger 6
4. to throw D...to allow 1
5. to drop litter E to enjoy doing something 7
6. to be in danger F to clean 3
7. to avoid doing something G to catch 4

5. Fill in the blanks with the right words from the box below (there are 2 extra words)

up you impact destroy can cancer release safe

Among all bad habits, smoking is really the nastiest; not only does it make your breath smell bad but it
also has a dangerous 1_impact _ on your body. Indeed, smoking 2_can_ cause serious diseases, the
most dangerous of which are lung 3_ cancer _ and heart problems. So if 4_ you _care for your health
and want to keep your body sound and 5_ safe _, it’s better for you to give 6_up_ smoking right now.

HOW CAN AN INDIVIDUAL CONTRIBUTE TO SUSTAINABILITY

1. _ Each individual can contribute_

Sustainability may sound […] complex. However, an individual is not as helpless as it may seem […]. On
the contrary, every individual counts in the transition to better sustainability and reduction of resource
consumption.

2. _ Recycling_
There are many ways to contribute to sustainability […]. For a start, […] if there are separate waste
containers, make sure to sort your waste and dispose it properly. It does not cost you anything to sort
your waste […]. Most of the things we throw away on a daily basis can be reused and recycled, while
each reused and recycled item significantly reduces the pressure on non-renewable resources as well as
helps reduce waste pollution.

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3. _ Reducing waste_
In addition […], you can also take measures to reduce the amount of waste you create. How? […] For
a start, get a reusable shopping bag and cancel junk mail to reduce paper waste. Also, donate
things that may be useful to other people such as clothing, old toys, etc. or sell things you do not
need anymore such as a TV that still works for example. […] There are really millions of ways to reduce
the pressure on the landfills and subsequently on the soil and groundwater as well as air because
recycling uses less energy than virgin production which in turn decreases the carbon dioxide emissions.

4. _ Decreasing energy and water consumption _

Decreased energy consumption is […] important […] as well. Most of the energy is generated from
non-renewable sources, in the first place fossil fuel burning. There is not much you can do about the way
the energy is produced but you can do a lot to reduce energy consumption even without installing the
green technologies such as solar panels and waste water recycling systems for instance. Turning off
the lights when not needed […] is a good start. Other ways to reduce energy consumption […] include
turning off the tap while brushing teeth, washing full loads of laundry, catching rainwater with
barrels for watering plants, paying attention to energy efficiency when buying new appliances,
etc.

5. _ Avoiding chemicals_
Another important aspect […] is the avoidance of chemicals in gardening and agriculture as well as
in your home. Artificial fertilizers, pesticides and in the end, cleaning agents have a devastating effect on
the environment as well as on human health. There are many natural and non-toxic ways to deal with
pests, while artificial fertilizers can be replaced with compost and manure. Giving up cleaning
agents may seem radical but there is an environmentally friendly alternative - organic cleaning
products. They are just as good as the conventional ones and, yes, they kill those germs too if you are
perhaps wondering.

6. _ Each little bit counts_

The above mentioned ways to contribute to sustainability are only a few of many ways you can reduce
your impact on the environment. Everything that reduces your ecological footprint is helpful no matter
how insignificant it may seem.
http://www.erdas.co.uk/how-can-an-individual-contribute-to-sustainability.html (January 2014)

2. Choose one of the following titles for each paragraph.

Each little bit counts * Recycling * Each individual can contribute * Reducing waste *
Avoiding chemicals * Decreasing energy and water consumption *

3. Find a word in each paragraph that fits these definitions.

¶) Word Definition
1 Sustainability supplies that can be drawn upon when needed
2 Waste anything rejected as useless, worthless or in excess of what is required
3 Recycling able to be used more than once
4 Fossil Fuel that can’t be renewed
5 Chemicals made by humans; produced rather than natural
6 Ecological Footprint (fig.) impact on the environment

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4. Using note-form, fill this table with the suggestions presented in the text, according to the
different categories (1-5).

1 2 3 4 5
Decreasing
Decreasing water Avoiding
Recycling Reducing waste energy
consumption chemicals
consumption

Use Reusable Turn off the tap

Turn off the lights Use natural and
Sort Waste; Shopping Bag; when not needed; while brushing
non-toxic
teeth; compost and
Cancel Junk mail; manure;
---------------------- Attention to energy Washing full loads
Donate or sell
efficiency in new of laundry;
Use recycling things in good Use organic
appliances;
items; conditions that Catching rainwater cleaning
you don’t use ------------------------ for watering plants; products;
Give preference anymore;
to items made of Turn off tv’s, sound -------------------------- -----------------------
biodegradable ----------------------- systems and
resources; Reduce time in Avoid Aerosol
similar instead put
Avoid the use of shower to the spray bottles,
in stand by mode;
single items when essential; fresheners and
possible; Use garden lights similar;
Turn off the tap
with solar panels
while washing
built-in;
dishes;

4.1. Complete the table with suggestions you know can be effective but aren’t mentioned in the
text.

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5. You will now add three more categories to the table (6-8).

5.1. Think of suggestions that would be appropriate and present them to the class.

6 7 8

Mobility

Use ambient friendly transport as

Electric or hybrid car, bike and
similar;

Use Public transports to reduce

cars on roads;

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