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The Extinction of The Honeybee
The Extinction of The Honeybee
ANNEX 3.
As we know, nowadays there is so much pollution in our environment, this fact has negative consequences on our
animals. This is the case of the Honeybee, which is disappearing because of the pollution. Now we are going to
read about this phenomenon in order to get a better understanding of this situation.
Use should and shouldn’t to ask for and give advice and suggestions.
“I forget to turn off the lights in my house .”
“That’s not good – you should do it every time you left your house .”
“You shouldn’t let your computer plugged in all day.”
Use Could for possibilities in the future
“I could help the environment by recycling paper in my house.”
Use Could to make polite requests.
“Could you please open the window? It’s not necessary to use the electric lights.”
Use Would/Wouldn’t to talk about unreal or unlikely situations
If I were the president of my company, I would install a solar power system in the dessert.
If people were more aware, there wouldn’t be so much pollution in the world today.
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“I would love to do it
ANNEX 4.
ANNEX 5
Word Meaning
Allergic (adjective) Caused by an allergy (a bad physical reaction to certain foods or substances
that some people experience)
Collapse (noun) (also verb) The sudden failure or falling apart of something
Pollinate (verb) To transfer male pollen from one flower to another to allow fertilization and
seed development
Skyrocket (verb) To rise very high or rise very much in a short time
Do you run away when you hear a bee buzzing? Many people do. A bee sting hurts and some people are allergic to
bee venom. But did you know that bees are very important to humans? Honeybees do more than just make honey.
They fly around and pollinate flowers, plants, and trees. Our fruits, nuts, and vegetables rely on these pollinators.
One third of America's food supply is pollinated by the honeybee.
Have you seen or heard a honeybee lately? Bees are mysteriously disappearing in many parts of the world. Most
people don't know about this problem. It is called "colony collapse disorder" (CCD). Some North American
beekeepers lost 80% of their hives from 2006-2008. Bees in Italy and Australia are disappearing too.
The disappearance of the honeybee is a serious problem. Can you imagine never eating another orange? What
about almonds and cherries? Without honeybees food prices will skyrocket. The poorest people always suffer
the worst when there is a lack of food.