| Level | Topic | Speakers | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| Very Difficult | Environment | Man | 03:56 |
Pre-Listening Exercise
First, name three environmental problems that face our world today, and how people can help solve these problems. What image comes to your mind when you think of “recycling”?
- Every person has a responsibility to protect the environment.
- Governments should do more than individuals to solve environmental problems.
- Businesses should be punished for harming the environment, even if it costs jobs.
- People should avoid using cars and walk or bike instead.
- Climate change is the most serious problem facing the world today.
- Recycling is not enough to protect the environment.
- Technology can solve most of our environmental problems.
- It’s okay to cut down trees if the land is used for farming or housing.
- Rich countries should help poorer countries protect the environment.
- Protecting nature is more important than economic growth.
Idioms
“zero in on” = focus on or direction your attention to a particular issue
“I think we need to zero in on the main causes of water pollution and start solving them one at a time.”
“leave no stone unturned” = do everything possible to solve a problem
“Things might look bad, but we will leave no stone unturned in trying to find the answer to our company’s economic problems.”
Listening Exercise
Listen to the recording and answer the questions.
Post-Listening Exercise
What are five specific things individuals can do to protect the environment? What are some reasons why people do not recycle or are careless when they dispose of garbage? Are there any unique programs in your city or country that promote recycling and protecting the environment?