WRITING

TASK
ENGLISH
III
Reading exercise
Before reading…
Check the meaning of the following words
Words Meaning in Spanish
Starve Morir de hambre
Footage Imágenes
Emaciate Demacrar
Struggle Dificil
Staple  Grapa
Wander Deambular
Echo Eco
Decrease Impulsos
Boosts Impulsos
Breeding Cría
Inhabit  Habitar
Tranquilizer Tranquilizante
Threat Amenaza
 Let’s start!
While Reading…
• Read the article and answer the questions.
Questions
Where is the video recorded?
What is the video about?
Who recorded the video?
Describe the main problem bears have.
Why didn’t Paul Nicklen help the bear
recorded in the video?
What is illegal in Canada?
If you were the photographer, would you
help the bear? Why?
What do researchers predict for 2050?
Your answer Your partner’s answer Comments on your
partner’s answer
in Canada’s Arctic
the impact climate change is
having on polar bears in the
region
the conservation group Sea
Legacy
As temperatures rise and sea
ice melts, polar bears lose
access to the main staple of
their diets – seals,
Because Feeding polar bears
is also illegal in Canada.
Feeding polar bears is also
illegal in Canada.
No, because is illegal and
imposible if I don’t have the
necessary elements
found a high probability that
the population would
 After reading the article…
• Complete the chart.
Companies How do these Do you Consequences Affected people What can be
responsible for companies contribute to of climate and other done?
climate change affect the the climate change animals
**Research environment? change? How?
Coca-Cola By producing Yes, when I buy Plastic waste Sea animals. Innovation in
Company plastic waste. bottled water or ends up in the Turtles tangled packaging.
soda. ocean. in plastic waste.
Saudi Aramco By produce Yes, when i dont sea level rises polar bears Recycle
polluting gas recicly
emissions
Petrobras  produce Yes, when i use there is a lot of seals do not throw
polluting gas plastic heat garbage on the
emissions street

**https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6PsuYpz0DW0
 Planning your letter

Complete this chart

Construcsion SA
Company

Introduction Mr. Contrucsion, I am writing this letter with the intention of showing you the importance of caring for and
preserving our environment. Through its construction activity, it produces many waste and pollutants that
affect the environment.

We trust in your will to be part of the change, and that you will take care of the emissions and waste
Body produced by your activity as a businessman, and that you will do the proper recycling and repair process of
ecosystems if they are damaged, as well as their waste in order that these do not reach the sea

Conclusion Finally, we thank you for your attention and we remind you that reducing greenhouse gases helps the
planet continue to breathe and live, as well as all the flora, fauna and humanity that inhabit it.
prevention
Linking words
prevention
Facts

Study the Online Content (E-book) Level B1 – Module 5:

- Express opinions: Language of agreeing and disagreeing - Express soft and hard disagreement
 WRITING TASK GUIDE -- Text
Text length:
length: 300
300 words
words
Write a formal letter to a -- Write
Write about: Give reasons
about: Give reasons whywhy the
the company
company youyou chose
chose is
is
contributing to the pollution of the earth.
contributing to the pollution of the earth.
company you consider is contributing to the pollution of -- Write
Write about
about the
the way
way that
that company
company should
should contribute
contribute to
to
the earth environmental and animal care.
environmental and animal care.
-- Consider
Consider the
the information
information ofof the
the previous
previous exercises.
exercises.
and you will express your opinion and make a demand to
them.
Address of person who sends the letter
Place and date
Name and address of recipient

Subject of the letter

Salutation
Introduction (Why?)

Body (What?)

Conclusion

Greeting
Name
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length: 300
300 words
words
-- Write about:
Write about: Give
Give reasons
reasons whywhy the
the company
company youyou chose
chose is
is
Write your formal letter contributing to the pollution of the earth.
contributing to the pollution of the earth.
-- Write
Write about
about the
the way
way that
that company
company should
should contribute
contribute to
to
environmental and animal care.
environmental and animal care.
-- Consider
Consider the
the information
information of
of the
the previous
previous exercises.
exercises.

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