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Nature 3

D. Discuss the following questions in pairs or groups.

1. Are the advantages mentioned in the text applicable to your country?
2. Can you think of any advantages of global warming related to:
• The environment and wildlife?
• The economy?
• People?

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E. You will listen to a recording about how the disadvantages of global warming outweigh the
benefits. Before you listen, discuss what reasons the speaker may give. Then listen and compare your
ideas to the recording.

F. Research one of the issues caused by global warming below, or another issue of your choice. Then
share your findings in small groups in one of the following forms:
• a PowerPoint presentation
• a video
• an interactive bulletin board display
• a short sketch

– oxygen-depleted zones in oceans
– desertification
– coral bleaching
– rising sea levels
– glacier melt
– water wars
– increased tree mortality
– decline in animal populations
– heat-related illnesses

Writing

A. Discuss the questions in pairs.
What advice would you give to someone who is not used to heatwaves about:
1. what to wear and carry?

2. how to keep your home cool?
3. what to do when outside?
4. what to do if you see someone suffering from the heat?

B. You are going to read about some tips for coping in heatwaves. Before you read, match the sentence
halves.

1. Be certain a. falling asleep in the sun.
2. Make sure you b. wear sunscreen.
3. Avoid c. to wear a hat.
4. It is vital that you d. working in the midday sun.
5. Be aware that e. drink plenty of water.
6. Take care when f. animals can die in hot cars.

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