Friday, November 13, 2020

English V: Our Changing World

 Our Changing World


Introduction: In today's class we are talking about positive and negatvie posibilities in the future. Work with your partners to complete the tasks below.

Warm Up: Making Predictions
Spin the wheel and look at the option. On a scale of 1 to 10, now likely are you to do this in the next 48 hours? Why?





Task 1: Making Predictions
Scientists predict that global warming or climate change will transform our world forever. Look at the photos below. What do you think will happen? Use these phrases to make predictions:
  • I think/don't think that... will...

Click to see full size image.






Task 2: Listening Practice
Listen to a concerned couple discussing possible problems in the future. Click play on the video to hear the conversation. Then click your group link to open your worksheet and complete the tasks.



Task 3: Agree or Disagree

Read the list of predictions made by experts about the year 2040. Use the phrases in the yellow box to express your opinion about each one. Make sure you give reasons and details to support your opinion. You will have 7 minutes to complete this task. Click play on the timer so you can keep track of the time.




At Home

  • Most people will install solar panels or wind turbines on their houses or apartment buildings to generate their electricity.
  • People are going to recycle almost 100% of their waste (residuos) and people who don't will have to pay a fine.

Transportation

  • Cars that use a lot of gas (ex. 4x4s) will be banned and many people will drive electric cars.
  • Low-cost airlines are going to disapear and flights will be much more expensive.


The Environment

  • Paper books will no longer be produced to save trees from being cut down, and all books will be electronic.
  • Fresh water will be limited in many parts of the world and we will get much of our water from the ocean through desalination plants.


The Weather

  • Temperatures worldwide will rise even further. Many ski resorts will close because of a lack (escasez) of winter snow and some beaches and vacation resorts will disappear completely.
  • We are going to have even more extreme weather, and heat waves, hurricanes, floods, etc., will be frequent occurrences. 



    Task 4: In My Expert Opinion

    Now, you will work with your partners to choose four new categories and write at least two predictions for each one. Your teacher gave you a group number. Click the link below and find the space for your group. Then complete the document with the required information.

    CLICK HERE to access the document.  



    Task 5: World Weather Warnings
    Click on your group link below and complete the tasks in your worksheet.





    Task 6: Future Effects of Climate Change
    Nowadays, scientists don't talk about global warming. Instead, they talk about climate change because there are many ways that the ways can affect the weather. Some places may get warmer and others colder. Some will get wetter and others will get drier. Now click on the link below and leave audio comments making predictions about how climate change might affect the weather in different parts of Costa Rica and the world. 

    World Map: CLICK HERE

    Now listen to the comments made by your partners. Use the phrases in the yellow box to express your opinion about each one. Make sure you give reasons and details to support your opinion. 




    Task 7: It's Raining Cats and Dogs....and Fish and Worms
    Over the centuries there have been many documented incidents of animal rains where animals fell from the sky during a storm. Click your group link and read about a recent case. Then speculate with your partners about the possible explanation.
    Scientists have proposed several explanations for this phenomena. CLICK HERE to read about a possible reason for these animal rain events. 



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