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Worksheet #19: Current Events and the Environment

I. Current Events and Issues

What are 3 current events or issues that are currently going on in your country? (Think about areas
such as politics, the economy, social issues, crime, foreign relations, etc) Explain each story briefly,
and how it is impacting your country.

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II. The Environment

List three pollution problems in your country.

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Tell some of the ways that the people in your country could solve each of the problems listed above.

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III. Activity
Draw a color picture showing one of the biggest pollution problems in your country.

III. Written Assignment/Activity

Write a short paragraph answering the following questions:

1) What does “quality of life” mean?

2) Tell about the quality of life of the people in your country.