Unit 11: Protecting the Environment

• Introduction to Unit 11

  This unit is about talking about ways to protect the environment.

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• Dialogue

  

  The following conversation is between two friends, Lea and Theo. Theo lives in a rural village and Lea lives in a bigger town. Lea is visiting Theo in the rural area where he lives; they are talking about environmental issues.

  Lea: Theo, why do people cut so many trees down here? Theo: They need the wood for firewood and the land for farming – I know they shouldn’t cut down ...

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• Vocabulary

  

  Now let’s look at some of the words and phrases from the conversation in more detail.

  “Destruction of tropical rainforests” describes the cutting down of trees in rainforests, reducing the area of forest. “To be endangered” means to be at risk of being extinct. To be ...

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• Comprehension Questions

  

  Now go back and read the conversation again, and try to answer the following questions about it. After this, discuss your answers with a friend.

  What is Lea worried about? (1 mark) Why do people cut down trees, according to Theo? (1 mark) What does Theo think need to be protected? (1 mark) What has ...

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• Grammar

  

  The following grammar points are about modal verbs and relative pronouns. Try the accompanying exercises to practise them.

  Modals – shouldn’t and mustn’t In the conversation Theo says, “I know they shouldn’t cut down so many” and “We mustn’t tell them what to do”. “Should” and “must” are ...

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• Writing

  

  Practise your written English by answering one of the following writing activities. Try to use new vocabulary and grammar from this unit, and practice reading it out loud – this is a great way to spot mistakes. You could also swap your piece of writing with a friend to correct it. To help you, there are a few ideas of phrases you could use.

  Write a short letter to a friend telling them about dangers to the environment in your region. Useful vocabulary: Destruction of rainforests Endangered To be protected Prohibited/permitted Campaign Wildlife protection ...

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