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Material Environmental Consciousness
Material Environmental Consciousness
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Our planet is our only resource. It is the place where we live and the source of
life, food, water and everything we need. Therefore we need to treat it well and
conserve it for future generations.
In this third learning activity of English Dot Works 5, we are going to discuss
environmental consciousness and the natural resources our planet offers to us.
For that purpose, we will study first and second conditional and the vocabulary
and expressions related to environmental consciousness.
Introductory material
Dear learner,
This material will help you study the topics related to learning activity 3.
You will learn about:
Let’s begin!
Examples:
I will call
the doctor.
Do you have
any plans Umm...I
for tonight? think I
will go to
Johana’s
party.
I feel
terrible.
Affirmative
Verb in
Subject Auxiliar Complement
infinitive
I
He
She
It
will answer the phone.
We
You
They
Negative
Verb in
Subject Auxiliar Not Complement
infinitive
I
He
She
It
will not drink coffee today.
We
You
They
Interrogative
Verb in
Auxiliar Subject Complement Mark
infinitive
I
he
she
it
Will win the game ?
we
you
they
2. Environmental consciousness
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Materials such as plastic, paper and glass can be separated from regular
trash and then used to create new products.
We can also use a product many times before disposing it. Another way
to reuse is to buy things we can use again and again. For example you
can take a ceramic coffee mug to work and use it many times instead of
using disposable cups.
Reduces the amount of waste: The less you consume, the less you
will throw away. When we reuse things or avoid buying new things,
we are also reducing the amount of waste that is produced by us.
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You can also contribute to our planet and protect our natural resources in
different ways. Here are some green ideas everybody can implement in daily
life. Some of them are just simple changes we can easily do. The benefits for
the environment can be huge:
Conditionals have two clauses, the if clause and the main clause.
Tim and Nicole are talking about sports. Look at the conversation:
Well, I am not a
sports fan, but I
know I have to
Right.
exercise. If people
don’t exercise, they
get fat.
So, if I don’t
have to work on
the weekend, I
go jogging in
the morning.
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The zero conditional refers to a situation that is always true. It can refer to
universal facts or to general situations that always occur.
Look at the examples from Tim and Nicole’s conversation:
B. Structure
If Condition Result
Examples:
Note: The order of the two clauses is flexible. The if clause can be first or
second. When the if clause comes first, the clauses are separated by a comma.
You don’t use a comma if the result clause comes first.
Examples:
a. To express rules:
b. To describe routines:
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c. Universal facts:
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4. Contrast between if and when
We can replace if with when in the zero conditional. They have the same
meaning.
If it rains, she feels depressed = When it rains, she feels depressed.
Examples:
5. First conditional
A. Tom and Andrew are making plans for Friday. Read their conversation:
We should go
there then. Well
man, good luck
with your
interview. See
you later.
Note: We use the first conditional to talk about events in the future that are
likely to happen. There is a real possibility that the condition will happen:
If I don’t have to work, I’ll go with you.
If they offer me a better salary, I will take it.
If you get that job, we will celebrate on Friday night with the girls!
B. Structure
If Condition Result
As you can see the condition goes in simple present while the result goes with
will + base verb.
Note: The order of the two clauses is flexible. The if clause can be first or
second. When the if clause comes first, the clauses are separated by a comma.
You don’t use a comma if the result clause comes first.
Examples:
a. Possibilities:
b. Superstitions:
If you break a mirror, you will have seven years of bad luck.
If you rub a rabbit’s foot, it will bring you good luck.
You will have bad luck if you open an umbrella inside.
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Our world is a unique place full of wonders and amazing places. We must take
care of it and try to preserve it for future generations. Here are some
environmental facts about our planet to take into account:
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Every hour, thousands of plastic bottles
are used and disposed of as regular
garbage. Sadly, only a small portion of
plastic bottles is recycled around the
globe.
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Note: Use a dictionary or check the glossary to look for the meaning of the
words in bold from the previous reading. They are associated with the
environment.
Contextualization
You are going to read to three people talking about environmental problems
in their communities. Before you read, match each picture with one
environmental problem from the box.
a. Pollution.
b. Garbage control.
c. Water shortage.
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Tom: This town used to be really clean. You could breathe clean air and enjoy
the fresh air from the forest. However, a couple of months ago, some factories
moved here from the capital because they pay fewer taxes here. They produce
a lot of smoke most of the time. Now the air is quite polluted and some
residents have started suffer respiratory diseases. The mayor says there isn’t
much we can do as the factories seem to comply with all the legal regulations.
Some people have already started to move already and the situation doesn’t
seem to improve as more companies are planning to move here. If this situation
gets worse, we will have to move too.
Danny: I live in a beautiful little village in the mountains. In the past year we
have started to suffer water shortages as the river we take the water from is
drying up and the water that’s left is contaminated. The problem is that some
people from other villages are cutting the trees at the edge of the river.
Therefore the river is starting to dry up. Also, some people throw garbage in the
river and they don’t seem to understand the damage this causes. We have
already started a campaign to heal the river. If everybody participates in the
campaign and we manage to stop the deforestation at the edge of the river, we
will have clean running water again.
Mike: I live in a small city near the mountains. We try to keep the streets clean
and make our city litter-free. However we are facing an issue now: the landfill is
full and they closed it. The city didn’t have a plan for it. They built a small landfill
as a short term solution. However it is getting full already. We are all worried as
there isn’t a long term solution yet.
Comprehension
A. Look at the following table. To which case do these sentences belong, Tom,
Danny or Mike? Check the correct column. One example is done for you:
a. The residents.
b. New factories.
c. The major.
5. It is difficult to take action against the factories contaminating the air as:
Practice 1
B. Write sentences using zero conditional with the conditions and results given.
You can use if or when in the condition. One example is done for you.
Condition Result
Wear a mask Protect yourself from toxins
Use electric cars Decrease contamination
Produce less garbage Help extend the life of landfills
Grow your own food Eat healthier
Recycle paper Save some trees
Don’t waste water Ensure water for future generations
Example:
1. _________________________________________________
2. _________________________________________________
3. _________________________________________________
4. _________________________________________________
5. _________________________________________________
3. It is easier to sleep
a. if it will be raining.
b. if it won’t rain.
c. if it is not raining.
a. it turn to ice.
b. it turns to ice.
Positive Negative
Complete the conversation with the words and expressions from the previous
activity.
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Example:
Descriptions Words
a. A place where all the garbage is Ocean.
finally stored.
b. To make something impure or Reuse.
unclean.
Contaminate.
c. A place full of trees and animals.
Landfill.
d. Lack of resources.
Forest.
e. A place full of fish and water.
Practice 2
Water contamination
Deforestation
Wildlife conservation
Global warming
Air pollution
Interviewer: Welcome to our radio program Dr. Denis. It’s such a pleasure to
have you here today. You recently participated in the international convention of
environmental problems in Moscow and you are here to talk about the
environmental issues people should worry about.
Interviewer: So, Dr. Dennis, what are the main issues that are affecting our
planet right now?
Doctor Denis: Well, there are a lot of things affecting our planet right now.
I think the principal problem we are facing right now is contamination of drinking
water. The number of contaminated rivers and fresh water sources is increasing
rapidly. If this trend continues, we will not have natural drinking water in a few
years and all the water will have to be purified before drinking it.
But the bigger problem is that governments don’t seem to be concerned enough
about these things.
Doctor Denis: Another issue that is alarming is the increase in air pollution.
The level of pollution in main cities is shocking. Except for a few European
cities, most cities in the world have doubled their pollution levels in the past 10
years. If we don’t do something to stop contaminating the air, everybody will
have to wear a mask in a few years.
Air contamination is also responsible in part for global warming. All the gases
emitted into the air by industry and cars stay trapped in the atmosphere,
increasing heat and warming the planet. If we don’t do something about this, the
average temperature will increase rapidly on our planet. In fact, this is already
happening.
Interviewer: Thanks doctor Dennis. We’ll be right back after this short break.
Stay tuned.
Doctor Denis: Well, overpopulation affects our planet in many ways. For
example, as the world’s population grows, cities become bigger and more
congested. As cities become bigger, they grow in size, deforesting big areas to
build new places to house more people.
Doctor Denis: As this happens, a lot of animals are displaced or their habitat
invaded. This certainly ends up in conflicts between people and wildlife.
Doctor Denis: Well dear listeners, unfortunately we ran out of time. It was a
very interesting topic you developed today doctor Dennis. Thanks for coming to
our program.
B. Listen to the first part of the interview again. As you listen, read the script
below and complete the missing parts.
Interviewer: Welcome to our radio program Dr. Denis. It’s such a pleasure
to have you here today. You recently participated in the international
convention of environmental problems in Moscow and you are here to talk
about the environmental issues people should worry about.
Doctor Denis: Well, there are a lot of things affecting our planet right now.
Doctor Denis: Another issue that is alarming is the increase in air pollution.
The level of pollution in main cities is shocking. Except for a few European
cities, most cities in the world have doubled their pollution levels in the past
10 years. If we don’t do something___________, everybody will have to
wear a mask in a few years.
Air contamination is also responsible in part for global warming. All the
gases emitted into the air by industry and cars stay trapped in the
atmosphere, increasing heat and warming the planet. If we don’t do
something about this, the average ___________ rapidly on our planet. In
fact, this is already happening.
C. Vicky and Richard are talking about their vacation plans for summer. Read
the conversation carefully.
Well I am planning to
buy a car next year,
so if I stay in town this
summer, I will take
So, what are you
some driving lessons.
planning to do
I really want to buy a
this summer?
car.
Cool. I love
driving. What car
are you planning
to buy?
Well, if my family
stays here, I think But I thought you
I will get a were going to visit
summer job. your friend Emily
in Canada.
Yes, but first I need to
save some money. If
I have enough money And where are
by Christmas, I will you planning
visit her. to work?
At my aunt’s
restaurant as
Well, good
a waiter.
luck with
that.
Thanks, good
luck with your
driving
lessons, too.
D. Complete each sentence with will or won’t and the words in parentheses.
E. Look at the pictures. What did each person say in each situation? Write the
number of the corresponding sentence in each picture.
Column A Column B
We will miss the plane if I get that promotion
If I visit my mom this weekend if we don’t hurry
If Maria takes her medicine if she gets that job
If I don’t get paid she will stop exercising
If Ana is pregnant she will cook pasta
She will be very happy she will get better
I will save a lot of money I will not come to work tomorrow
Pronunciation practice
Note: This practice must be completed using the multimedia version of the
study material. There you will find the corresponding audio files.
For example:
careful complicated
ˈkeər·fəl ˈkɑm·plɪˌkeɪ·t̬ ɪd
Now, go to the multimedia, listen to the words and check how they sound. Then,
practice pronouncing them.
ˈoʊ·ʃən ˈnɑʊ·əˌdeɪz
Ocean Nowadays
ɪnˈvɑɪ·rən·mənt hjudʒ
Environment Huge
spɑnˈteɪ·ni·əs ˈbɑt̬ ·əl
Spontaneous Bottle
ˈben·əˌfɪt bʌlb
Benefit Bulb
rɪˈwɔr·dɪŋ kənˈven·ʃə·nəl
Rewarding Conventional
C. Go to the multimedia and listen to the following sentences. Click on the word
that has been pronounced with a weak form.
Now, listen and repeat. Try to imitate the natural rhythm of English by
weakening the highlighted words in each sentence. Remember, practice makes
perfect.
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