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Topic: GREEN ENGLISH: Recycling, climate change, conservation, etc. 1



Welcome to "GREEN ENGLISH", our series of exercises on various environmental topics. Today's topic is GENERAL TERMS AND EXPRESSIONS. Choose the best, most natural-sounding response to complete each of the following sentences.



1. Exhaust fumes cause a lot of ________, especially in big cities.
  recycling
  pollution

2. Everyone should learn to ________ ( = save) energy. Using lights/lamps only when needed is a good way to do this.
  conserve
  converse

3. Nancy is ________ about pollution. This is why she walks to work instead of driving.
  cornered
  concerned

4. ________ is much healthier than driving, and it doesn't pollute the air.
  Baking
  Biking

5. David conserves water by not letting it ________ when he's not using it.
  run
  jog

6. I'd like to conserve water... But I feel dirty if I don't ________ three times a day!
  bath
  shower

7. Many unethical companies ________ their waste into rivers.
  dump
  give

8. ________, which is partly caused by exhaust fumes from cars, is a very big problem in many big cities across the world.
  Smog
  Smoke

9. ________ rain occurs when pollution in the air is absorbed by water droplets in clouds.
  Dirty
  Acid

10. Oil ________ pollute sea water and kill marine life.
  soil
  spills



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Conversation questions

Here are some questions you can use in a conversation about environmental concerns.

What are the biggest environmental threats facing our planet today?

How does climate change impact local communities and ecosystems?

What role do corporations play in environmental degradation, and what should they do to help?

How can individuals reduce their carbon footprint in meaningful ways?

What are the most urgent actions governments need to take to address environmental issues?

How does pollution (air, water, soil) affect human health?

What are the challenges and benefits of switching to renewable energy sources?

How does biodiversity loss impact global ecosystems and economies?

What innovations or technologies show the most promise for solving environmental problems?

How can environmental justice be achieved for marginalized communities most affected by environmental damage?

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