Dear community members,
In our A1, A2, B1 and B2 courses, we are integrating more and more modules that highlight the importance of taking care of our earth in a sustainable and ethical way.
An example of such a module is the B2 course module ‘What if we changed our way of consuming’. In this module, you’re tasked with persuading a friend to participate in a challenge called “Nothing new, second-hand items only”. You can take the module here: https://academy.europa.eu/courses/my-english-course-b2
Practice Exercise:
There is a lot of new vocabulary that comes with these ‘green’ modules. That’s why I’ve created the following ‘fill-in-the-blanks’ exercise for you, filled with English words you can use to have a conversation about climate change and eco-friendly living!
Let’s get started!
- Buying … food is good for the health of people and the planet.
- My colleague Marissa thinks it’s important to … paper, glass and plastic.
- Carbon dioxide and methane are examples of … that drive climate change.
- Alison cycles to work on Mondays and Tuesdays. This helps her keep fit and reduces her ….
- Our school has introduced ‘meatless Monday’ to help us all live a more … lifestyle.
- James used to buy his organic t-shirts from a well-known fast fashion brand but stopped when this brand was accused of ….
- My children used to swim in the lake by our house until I read in a newspaper article that it was severely ….
Match the following words with the right sentences to fill in the blanks:
greenhouse gasses; organic; environmentally conscious; polluted; recycle; greenwashing; carbon footprint.
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Leave your answer in the comments below. I will let you know how you got on and correct any mistakes you’ve made :-)
Good luck!
Marieke, OLS Community Manager – English