The day the world saved the sky

Answer and give a real example for each one.

1. Have you noticed changes in the weather where you live?
2. What do you do to help the environment?
3. Do you recycle at home? Is it easy where you live?
4. Do you worry about the future of the planet?
5. What is the most beautiful natural place you know?
6. Which environmental problem worries you most?

For each word or phrase, say one true sentence about the environment in your country or your life.

Choose the word or phrase that fits.

1. Scientists agree that is caused mainly by humans.
2. Cars, planes and factories produce .
3. Solar panels and wind farms produce .
4. Coal, oil and gas are .
5. We glass and paper in our building.
6. Many cafés no longer give out straws.
7. The Siberian tiger is an .
8. Floods and heatwaves are examples of .

Choose the word that goes together, then press Check answers.

1. to go
   greengreener upeco
2. to make a
   differencedifferentchange up
3. renewable
   energyenergies powerpower up
4. the ozone
   layerlevelsky
5. food
   wastewastes ofrubbish waste
6. to cut down
   oninat
   plastic

Use each phrase to talk about environmental problems and solutions.

• If we don't..., ... will...Якщо ми не..., то...If we don't act now, the problem will get worse.
• Unless we..., ...Якщо ми не..., то...Unless we reduce waste, our cities will drown in rubbish.
• As long as..., ...Поки / За умови, що...As long as we work together, we can solve it.
• I do my bit by...Я роблю свій внесок тим, що...I do my bit by cycling to work.
• It's not enough to... We also need to...Недостатньо... Треба також...It's not enough to recycle. We also need to buy less.
• The good news is that...Добра новина в тому, що...The good news is that renewable energy is getting cheaper.
• Governments should... instead of...Уряди мають..., замість того щоб...Governments should invest in trains instead of roads.
• Every little helps.Кожна дрібниця має значення.I know it's small, but every little helps.

Read the article. Hover over the dotted words for help.

1. The ozone hole was discovered over Antarctica.
   TrueFalse
2. CFCs were used in fridges and spray cans.
   TrueFalse
3. The Montreal Protocol was signed in 2007.
   TrueFalse
4. The ozone layer is expected to recover around 2066 over Antarctica.
   TrueFalse
5. The article says climate change is easier to solve than the ozone problem.
   TrueFalse

1. Did you know this story? How does it make you feel?
2. Why do you think the world acted so fast on the ozone layer?
3. Why is climate change harder to solve?
4. What other environmental success stories do you know?

Remember: no will after if, unless, as long as, when, in case: ✗ If we will recycle more... Compare if vs in case: I'll take an umbrella if it rains (only then) vs I'll take an umbrella in case it rains (now, to be safe).

1. If we
   usewill use
   less plastic, the oceans will be cleaner.
2. UnlessIf
   we stop deforestation, many species will disappear.
3. The plan will work as long as everyone
   takeswill take
   part.
4. Take a reusable bag
   in caseif case
   the shop doesn't have one.
5. If temperatures keep rising, sea levels
   will riserise will
   .
6. We won't solve the problem unless governments
   actdon't act
   .
7. If you
   cyclewill cycle
   to work, you'll save money and CO₂.
8. I'll bring extra water
   in caseunless
   it's very hot.

Each sentence has one mistake. Type the correct words.

1. If we will recycle, we will save energy. →
2. Unless we don't act, it will be too late. →
3. As long as we will work together, we can do it. →
4. If people drive less, the air is cleaner tomorrow. →
5. Take a coat in case it will rain. →
6. We will lose the forest if we won't stop. →

Answer in detail. Use if, unless, as long as and in case.

1. What will happen to your city if summers keep getting hotter?
2. What will happen unless we reduce plastic waste?
3. What would you be ready to change, as long as it wasn't too expensive?
4. What do you take with you when you go out, in case you need it?
5. If your town banned cars in the centre, what would happen?
6. What will the world be like in 2050 if nothing changes? And if we act now?

Researchers who compared personal actions found that the biggest ones (like living without a car, flying less and eating less meat) cut far more emissions than recycling or changing light bulbs. Which actions are realistic for you? Which would you never do? What will happen if many people do them?

Answer honestly and give reasons.

1. Do you ever feel worried about the planet's future?
2. Is it better to focus on personal actions or on big political changes?
3. What gives you hope?
4. What would you say to a teenager who is very anxious about climate change?

1. How do you get to work or school?
2. Do you try to buy less plastic?
3. Have you ever taken part in a clean-up or tree-planting?
4. Do you repair things or buy new ones?
5. Would you pay more for eco-friendly products?
6. How much do you fly each year?
7. Do you eat less meat than before?
8. What environmental habit are you proud of?

1. Who should do more: individuals, companies or governments?
2. Are young people more environmentally aware?
3. Should air travel be more expensive?
4. How has the war affected nature in Ukraine?
5. Should companies pay for the pollution they cause?
6. Is recycling easy in Ukrainian cities?

1. Is it too late to stop climate change?
2. Should rich countries pay poorer countries to deal with climate change?
3. Is it fair to blame people for flying on holiday?
4. Can technology save the planet?
5. Should having a car in the city be taxed heavily?
6. Is economic growth compatible with protecting nature?

"Individuals can't solve climate change; only governments can."

Round 1: give your real opinion for 1–2 minutes. Round 2: defend the opposite side for 1 minute. Use: Unless governments... · If millions of people... · As long as... · The good news is that...