English project
Environmental problems
Introduction
• Today more than 5.6 billion people are using the Earth’s natural resources. In every corner of the world people are cutting forests, digging out minerals, eroding earth, polluting air and water, destroying natural areas faster than ever before in the history of life on the Earth.
• Many experts think that we will soon begin to see a breakdown of the ecological systems that support life on the Earth. It is a gloomy picture, isn’t it?
• So we must understand how serious the situation is and then we must act. All things are connected. Whatever happens to the Earth, also happens to the sons of Earth.
• Let me share the poem by Hillol Ray with you.
Elena Semenovna starts
We are all puppets to cheer on this Earth,While joy and sorrow always come since our birth!Daylight follow dust towards the gloomy nights,And bring us such a joy to renew our sights!Fresh air and clean water nourish our souls,Without them, we suffer, and pay the heavy tolls!
Only when all the rivers have run dryAnd all the fish in the sea have diedOnly when all the rainforests have been burnt downAnd there is no food for the animalsOnly when all the blue skies havebeen filled with smokeAnd the cities of the world have chockedWill the white man understandThat it’s too late to save the earth
We’ve spent thousands of years fighting for our survival. And
now we’ve discovered our planet is under threat and it’s all
our fault.
The rainforests are dying, plant and animal species are
disappearing, seas are being contaminated, the air is being
polluting crops are failing to grow, people are dying of
hunger. So many years we were sitting and just looking how
our nature disappeared and now started repairing the
damage.
Well, today we have guests in our studio. They are ecologists
from different countries. They are going to tell us about
ecological problems.
We’ve got so many problems! But don’t be depressed.
We can solve the problems if take action. Our pupils have
projects connected with ecological disasters. Let’s listen and
perhaps after our meeting we’ll be able to solve our global
problems. We’ve got ways out so we don’t need even think.
Victoria Koryukina continues
I have named my project
«Think Green» because
now I want to tell you
about our ecological
problems and what we
can do to dispose them.
• A lot of people want to save our planet,
but very few do anything to help. Maybe
you think that saving the Earth is hard
work. Wrong! In fact, there are many
easy things you can do…
• Collect a few seeds from a tree and plant them. It`s an easy way to have beautiful garden and save the world`s oxygen.
• Don`t buy a lot of plastic food bags. Just wash old ones and use them again!
It takes a 100 years for plastic to break down, so you can save the planet
and save some cash!
• Do you write a few words on a sheet of paper and then throw it away? Don`t! You can use it again. Keep some scrap paper around for notes and telephone numbers instead for using a new sheet each time.
• Take a little time to think about what you buy at the supermarkets. Don`t
buy any products with a lot of packaging. Don`t buy any disposable products. These things may be more convenient, but at what price? Think
how much money you can save and what a difference you can make to
our world by shopping carefully.
About me
• My name is Anastasia Miroshnichenko. I’m 14 years old. I’m studying in Lyceum in ecological class. I’m really worried about our environment. There are a lot of problems in our country, so I look for ideas witch help us to chance our nature.
ECO-heroes.Raise Money
Miroshnichenko
Anastasia
ENGLISH
Eco-Heroes
• In Tamboville, South Africa, the Wilger Veld Youth Club organized a clean-up of the town. They started a community food garden. Now people have fresh food and put rubbish in bins. Before the clean-up, many birds had left the town because was no food for them and nowhere to live. Now they are coming back.
• In Bhutan, children in a small town of 800 people found that their community threw away load of thing made plastic every month. So they had a competition to see how many pieces of plastic they could collect.. They collected 4,800 pieces and put them on display. Those who collected the most got prizes. The result?People don’t use as much plastic now and lots of people use a cloth bag instead of a plastic bag for shopping.
• A youth group in the Oman calls itself «Green Beans». They organize sales and film shows after school to raise money. Then they use the money to adopt endangered animals and buy acres of rainforest. They also have a beach clean-up twice a year.
Raise Money• Raising money for charity is a great
thing to do. It can also be great fun.
• We can organize a concert at school. At
first we could found all the best singers
and musicians in our Lyceum. Agree on a
date, a time and a place with our
teachers . After that we could invite all
pupils to the show. I think that a lot of
people will go to the concert and we can
raise enough money.
Raise Money
• Are you good at cooking? We also can organize a cake sale. Make sure you have got enough people who will make cakes and enough helpers who will sell things. If you cannot cooking you can ask to help your mother. She maybe will make a big tasty cake for sale. After that you can sell the cakes to other hungry children!
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HELP ANIMALS
• In recent years
environmentalists have In
become increasingly
concerned about the
number of animals facing
extinction. Unless we do
something to save them
now, we may soon lose
many rare species
forever.
• We should stop the
destroying the
habitats of wild
animals.
They will be able to
live and breed in their
natural environment.
• Governments should
ban the hunting of
endangered species
completely.
Many animals, such as
tigers and alligators,
would have a better
chance of survival.
• We should make
more wildlife parks.
• Rare species will be
able to live safely
without losing their
homes to man, or
their lives to illegal
hunters.
• There are many ways
in which we can save
endangered species
from extinccare tion.
Without and
consideration, they
will certainly
disappear.
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TRAFFIC PROBLEM
IN THE
WORLD
• We know that cars are bad for us. So why do
we carry on using our cars so much? We all
make excuses: “The buses are terrible”.
• Yes, it’s comfortable and fast when my
father takes me to school, but is it good for our
environment?
• So now my advice how to give up the car
pollution.
1. Use your legs
Over 25% of car journeys are under two
miles – short journeys we could easily walk
or cycle. Leg power can save you money,
keep you fit and help you live longer. And
regular exercise cuts the risk of heart
disease by 50%!
2. Use public transport
• On average, about forty people travel in
one bus, while the same number occupy
thirty-three cars. Sometimes it can take a
little bit longer, but so what? You can
relax on the bus or train, read a book, talk
to someone, meet the love of your life –
who knows?
3. Think before you go
• Do you really have to go to that
shopping centre on the other side of town?
What about the shops around the corner?
Before you get into your car, think about
whether you really need to make that
journey.
4. Share cars
• If you’ve really got to use a car,
share journeys with someone else. It is
much cheaper and kinder of the
environment.
5. Take action
• We often think there is nothing we can do
about the noise, pollution and danger of traffic.
There is. If your street’s full of heavy traffic,
talk to your neighbors about it. Write to the
papers. Go to the town council. Ask for a speed
limit. Ask for a zebra crossing or a pedestrian
area. Get a protest group together. Don’t just
sit around and complain!
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Raw Material Substitution In-process Recycling Process Modification
Traffic problems in
Makeyevka
In the Town
• In our town Makeyevka there are many
streets, buildings, transports and routs.
It’s very good, but often people have
accidents. It’s terrible and dangerous for
us. People must be more attentive!
Climate Change
Global Warming
by Valeria Bukreeva
• My name is Valeria Bukreeva. I study at the first course in group B of Lyceum. My class is an ecological one. I’m worried about our planet very much. The Earth is wonderful. All people’s lives depend on their planet, on the Sun ,on surrender plants and animals. But some people don’t understand this fact or even don’t want to try. They cut down trees, pollute air, throw rubbish away to lakes and rivers, leave litter in the forests. All these activities destroy our beautiful Earth.
• But one of the most important problem to talk about is global warming and climate change. Chemicals are thrown into seas and oceans, a lot gas, coal and oil is burnt. These causes global warming and climate change. My project is about this problem.
Global Warming
• Global Warming: Global warming refers to an average increase in the Earth's temperature, which in turn causes changes in climate. A warmer Earth may lead to changes in rainfall patterns, a rise in sea level, and a wide range of impacts on plants, wildlife, and humans. When scientists talk about the issue of climate change, their concern is about global warming caused by human activities.
• Climate change may be a big problem, but there are many little things we can do to make a difference. If we try, most of us can do our part to reduce the amount of greenhouse gases that we put into the atmosphere. Many greenhouse gases come from things we do every day. As we have learned, these greenhouse gases trap energy in the atmosphere and make the Earth warmer.
You can help make the planet a better
place!
• Driving a car or using electricity is not wrong. We just
have to be smart about it. Some people use less energy
by carpooling. For example, four people can ride
together in one car instead of driving four cars to work.
Here are some additional ways you can help make the
planet a better place!
Read
• Learning about the environment is very important. There
are many good books that will help you learn. To get
started, ask a teacher or a librarian for some
suggestions. You also can look at the Links page to find
other good web sites with information about the
environment and climate change.
Save Electricity
• Whenever we use electricity, we help put greenhouse gases into the air. By turning off lights, the television, and the computer when you are through with them, you can help a lot.
Bike, Bus, and Walk
You can save energy by sometimes taking the bus, riding a bike, or walking.
• There are lots of ways we can improve the environment. One of the ways to reduce the amount of greenhouse gases that we put into the air is to buy products that don't use as much energy. By conserving energy, we help reduce climate change and make the Earth a better place. Some products – like certain cars and stereos – are made specially to save energy.
When You Buy, Buy
Cool Stuff
RecycleRecycle cans, bottles,
plastic bags, and
newspapers. When you
recycle, you send less
trash to the landfill and
you help то save natural
resources, like trees, oil,
and elements such as
aluminum.
Some Things to Think About
• Did you know that you can help the environment if you buy recyclable products instead of non-recyclable ones? Look for the recycle mark – three arrows that make a circle – on the package. Recyclable products are usually made out of things that already have been used. It usually takes less energy to make recycled products than to make new ones. The less energy we use, the better.
Cars
• Cars are an important part of life for most people. But cars also cause pollution and release a lot of greenhouse gases into the air. Fortunately, there are some cars that are better for the environment. These cars can travel longer on a smaller amount of gasoline. They don't pollute as much, either. Using these kinds of cars can help reduce the amount of greenhouse gases in the air.
We must take care of over
planet!
Presenter continues
I have a questioner which will help us to find out how
environmentally aware we are. Your task is simple.
Just choose right for you expression. Don’t forget to
write down your name and surname. I’ll score and tell
you results next lesson.
And now some questions.
1. What does your family do with empty bottles?
2. When you buy one or two items at supermarket, you
…
3. How often do you choose products which contain
recycled materials?
4. If you were asked to a Save the Animal project, you
would …
5. A local beach has been polluted with oil. Your actions.
6. You eat a chocolate bar in the street. What do you do
with the wrapper?
• Conclusion: Ancient people were face to face
with wild unknown nature every part of which
tried to have them as testy prey. Rare human
could stay alive that time. They had dyed even
before they were twenty. Nature was the place
they lived and nature was their foe. The period
asked question would you survive or you’d die at
that moment. Human chose the surviving way.
So if many years ago human was attacked by
nature now he attacks it. We’ve got problems so
we need to find decision. If we don’t watch out:
human spice may disappear.
The end