A leaflet about ways to reduce black carbon emissions

1. Work in pairs. Match the ways to reduce black carbon emissions (1-3) with the reasons (a-i) for doing so.

(Làm việc theo cặp. Nối các cách để giảm lượng khí thải carbon đen (1-3) với lý do (a-i) để làm như vậy. Làm việc theo cặp. Nối các cách để giảm lượng khí thải carbon đen (1-3) với lý do (a-i) để làm như vậy)

1. Stop burning waste

2. Stop using solid fuels at home

3. Switch to renewable energy

a. Soot from open waste burning has a strong warming effect on the earth.

b. Renewable energy is clean, so it doesn’t pollute the environment.

c. The burning of waste in open fires is bad for the environment.

d. The burning of organic waste produces nearly one-third of global black carbon emissions.

e. Fossil fuels will be used up in this century while renewable energy will never run out because it comes from natural sources.

f. Household air pollution kills milions of people yearly,

g. Used for cooking or heating, solid fuels like coal and wood release black carbon and other pollutants.

h. Renewable energy can replace fossil fuels because It is convenient and rellable.

i. The tiny pieces of black carbon released from indoor stoves can enter the human body and cause serious health problems.

Answer:

1. Stop burning waste

d. The burning of organic waste produces nearly one-third of global black carbon emissions.

a. Soot from open waste burning has a strong warming effect on the earth.

c. The burning of waste in open fires is bad for the environment.

2. Stop using solid fuels at home

g. Used for cooking or heating, solid fuels like coal and wood release black carbon and other pollutants.

i. The tiny pieces of black carbon released from indoor stoves can enter the human body and cause serious health problems.

f. Household air pollution kills millions of people yearly,

3. Switch to renewable energy

b. Renewable energy is clean, so it doesn’t pollute the environment.

e. Fossil fuels will be used up in this century while renewable energy will never run out because it comes from natural sources.

h. Renewable energy can replace fossil fuels because it is convenient and reliable.

2. Work in pairs. Label the parts of the leaflet with the words in the box. Use the tips on page 59 to help you.

(Làm việc theo cặp. Dán nhãn các phần của tờ rơi bằng các từ trong hộp. Sử dụng các mẹo ở trang 59 để giúp bạn)

a. Heading b. Subheadings c. Slogans

d. One idea per paragraph e. Call for action

Answer:

1 - a. Heading

2 - b. Subheadings

3 - d. One idea per paragraph

4 - c. Slogan

5 - e. Call for action

3. You are organising your school’s Green Fair. Write about 120-150 words to complete the leaflet in 2. Use the suggested ideas in 1, and the tips above to help you.

(Bạn đang tổ chức Hội chợ Xanh của trường bạn. Viết khoảng 120-150 từ để hoàn thành tờ rơi trong phần 2. Sử dụng các ý tưởng gợi ý trong phần 1 và các mẹo ở trên để giúp bạn)

Answer:

Welcome to our school's Green Fair!

We are excited to invite you to this year's Green Fair, where we aim to promote environmental awareness and sustainability. Our goal is to inspire students, teachers, and community members to adopt eco-friendly practices that reduce their carbon footprint and protect our planet.

At the fair, you can expect to find a variety of fun and engaging activities, such as:

• Educational workshops and presentations on topics like climate change, recycling, and sustainable living.

• A plant sale, where you can purchase a variety of plants and learn about their environmental benefits.

• A clothing swap, where you can exchange gently used clothing with others, reducing waste and promoting a circular economy.

• A food court featuring local and organic food options, as well as a cooking demonstration on how to prepare healthy and sustainable meals.

• A recycling drive, where you can bring in your old electronics, batteries, and other materials to be recycled responsibly.

We hope that this fair will not only be a fun and informative event, but also a catalyst for change. By implementing the eco-friendly practices and habits you learn here, you can make a positive impact on our planet and future generations.

We look forward to seeing you there!