Unit 3: Back to Nature While Listening

Theme: The Environment, Pollution and the World of Animals Task 1: Listen and circle the correct answer (s) in each sentence
Sequence 1: Listening and Speaking 1- The conversation is a:
Rubric: Unit Intro - Listening and Speaking A-Speech B-A TV Show C-A Radio Interview
Unit Introduction 2- The 2 persons discuss:
A-Business Projects B-Climate Issues C-Political affairs
[Link] the pictures using the words in the box 3- Climate change is the result of:
A-Global warming B- Greenhouse gases C- Afforestation
Polar Climate Area – Tropical Climate Area – Dry Climate Area
Task 2: Listen and say whether the statements are T or F
1. Countries in North Africa are witnessing floods and a high
precipitation. _________
2. Global warming is a phenomenon by which earth
_________________ _________________ _________________ temperature decreases. _________
3. If we act immediately, there is a chance to fix things. ____
[Link] the previous words to fill in the definitions
4. Wind power and hydroelectric power are eco-friendly. ___
1- ________________ is the climate area where
Task 3: Listen and fill in the gaps according to the script
precipitation is very low.
2- _________________ is the climate area that consists [Link] recent years, we started to notice a _______________,
especially in countries like North Africa.
of cool summers and very cold winters which results in
[Link] warming happens because of the burning of
glaciers and ice.
_______________, cutting down trees and the
3- _________________ is the climate area that has overconsumption of ________________
average monthly temperatures throughout the year. [Link] need to reduce our use of _____________ energies.
Pre-listening
[Link] the words with their definitions in the table
Word Definitions
Global An opinion is a personal view about something. We can
The change of regular seasons,
Warming express opinion using different words and expressions
precipitation and climate areas.
I think that .. / I believe that .. / I guess that ..
Climate Hydroelectric, solar and wind powers that
In my opinion, ... / Personally, I feel that ...
Change are taken from the nature on a regular basis.
As long as I am concerned, ...
Renewable The increase in the average temperature on
E.g: I think pollution is one of the biggest problems on earth.
Energies earth.
Solar The energy that is obtained from the sun Post Listening
Power and turned into electricity Write and perform a short debate between a citizen and a factory
Sustainable The wise use of energies available for owner about the side responsible for climate change. Each should
Development human development without harming nature. mention his opinion and justify it using the chart below
[Link] the questions in pairs and share answers with class
To which climate area does Algeria belong 1 2
Citizens Mistakes Factory Owners Mistakes
How is the climate in Algeria generally? How is the
Throwing wastes Building in agricultural
climate in Algeria today? Why is that?
Polluting residential areas lands
Why did this change of climate happen?
Ignoring recycling Making bad sewage plans
Have you ever heard of the term global warming? What
does it mean?
What are its causes and consequences? Project Assignment
[Link] in the chart with your opinion about the question
In groups of 5 students, prepare a written / oral presentation
about one of the following options:
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Do you think that climate change is real
______________ Draw a posture about the environment.
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Design an earth charter.
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____________________________________ Record a video about the importance of an eco-friendly act.
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