Good morning teacher and classmates today our group is going to present

you with 2 very important pieces of news in the world. Melanie

Let's start with the extinction of polar bears
(EMPIEZA MELANIE PREGUNTANDO) (RESPONDE LADY) (LUEGO LADY
PREGUNTA) (RESPONDE GABIREL) (DE AHÍ GABIEL PREGUNTA) (Y AL FINAL
MELANIE RESPONDE) Y ASI SGUE LA SECUENCIA.
A. ¿DO YOU KNOW WHAT A POLAR BEAR IS? Melanie
The polar bear is a carnivorous mammal living in frozen northern
hemisphere areas. It is characterized by a white coat that allows it to
adapt to its icy habitat. Lady
1. WHY IS THE POLAR BEAR IN DANGER OF EXTINCTION? Lady
The red list of the International Union for Conservation of Nature said
that in 2015 the polar bear was promoted in its conservation category.
So, the majority of populations that currently exist survive in a state of
vulnerability caused by the drastic decline in their population. Gabriel

2. ¿DO YOU HAVE ANY IDEA WHAT ARE THE MAIN CAUSES OF POLAR
BEAR EXTINCTION? Gabriel
The International Union for Conservation of Nature said that the main
causes of polar bear extinction are: Melanie
- Climate change
- Poaching
- Global warming
- Pollution
This organization confirms that these causes are the most serious for the
polar bear's extinction, so we must prevent them from expanding.
This information is very interesting, so we should be aware of what we do
and start taking more care of where we live.
 3. HOW MANY POLAR BEARS ARE THERE LEFT IN THE WORLD?
Melanie
According to this organization, the polar bear is a mammal that is in the
vulnerable category in its Red List of endangered species. So there are only
20,000 polar bears left on the planet today.
This organization confirms that the polar bear population will be reduced
by more than a third in the next 35 to 40 years. Lady
4. ¿DO YOU KNOW HOW WE CAN PREVENT THE EXTINCTION OF THE
POLAR BEAR? Lady
Gabriel
To combat the alarming situation in which polar bears find to prevent
their extinction, it is necessary to take into account the following:
- Support the prohibition of animal hunting, the number 1 cause of
many species being in danger of extinction.
- Avoid pollution, thus protecting natural habitats and the species that
live there.
- Protect the Arctic ice areas.
- Donate to organizations that fight for the conservation of polar bears.
- Spread the word to family and friends about ways they can help.
Now we will begin to talk about our social problem, which affects a big
part of the world.
B. ¿CAN YOU TELL ME WHAT YOU KNOW ABOUT POVERTY?
Gabriel
Poverty is the lack of access to quality education, healthcare, electricity,
potable water, and other essential services. This situation affects
millions of people around the world. Melanie

1. WHAT ARE THE TYPES OF POVERTY? Melanie

Lady: The United Nations (UN) said that several types of poverty try to
determine the different situations and conditions of this social
problem.
Among the types of poverty these are the most important:
-Extreme poverty.
-Relative poverty.
-Absolute poverty.
-Child poverty.
-Rural poverty.
-Material poverty.
-Structural poverty.
-Urban poverty.
-Social poverty.
According to the UN, these types of poverty can exist anywhere in the
world. That's why we must take action to reduce poverty.
2. WHAT ARE THE MAIN CAUSES OF POVERTY? Lady
Gabriel: The United Nations said that several causes generate the
increase in poverty, but according to its report, these causes are the
most influential in this social problem:
- Effects of climate change.
- Lack of appropriate medical care.
- Lack of access to education.
- Lack of access to drinking water and sanitation.
- Nutritional deficiencies in food.
- Lack of employment.
- Corruption.
3. WHY SHOULD WE CARE ABOUT OTHER PEOPLE'S ECONOMIC
SITUATION? Gabriel
Melanie: There are many reasons, but in short because as human
beings, our well-being is linked to that of other people. Increasing
inequality is detrimental to economic growth and would also increase
political and social tensions.
Also, it is very important to be empathetic to the situation that millions
of people in the world are going through. Poverty is one of the biggest
problems that can exist, we must be aware and help those who need it
most.
4. HOW CAN WE PROVIDE SOLUTIONS TO REDUCE POVERTY? Melanie
Lady: To date, there are already several different initiatives working to
eradicate poverty, among them are the following:
- Eradicate extreme poverty and hunger
- Provide basic education for all
- Provide equal opportunities for men and women
- Reduce infant mortality
- Improve health for all citizens
- Advance the fight against HIV and other diseases
- Ensure a healthy and safe environment
- Invest in community and social centers
- Volunteering
- Provide donations to the poorest people.