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101 Saving the world 08 LANGUAGE SKILLS EXPLORE LOOK AGAIN EXTRAS Explore speaking: A greener alternative? Topic area: Environment Focus: Presenting an eco-product /Green lifestyles The photo shows the AIRpod, an air-powered car. 1 How do you think it works? 2 What other kinds of ‘eco-car’ are possible? What do you know about them? Read the online article on the next page. Check your answers to 32a. Situation: You are an intern at a company selling air-powered cars. Your company has a stand at the GreenTech fair, where you give a short presentation for interested customers. Individual long turn (4–5 minutes): Using the information from the online article and the fact file on the next page, you should:   describe the AIRpod.   point out the advantages it has compared to traditional cars. a 32 b 33 0 Beth Willis eats A vegetables and fruit only. B vegetables, eggs and poultry. C no animal products. D fish, eggs and dairy products. Q1 In 2003 people in the Western world consumed A more than a kilo of animal products per day. B around ten kilos of meat per week. C an average of 152 kilos of meat per year. D 45 kilos of animal products. Q2 The way cattle is raised and kept A is cruel and inhumane. B contributes to global warming. C leads to the destruction of European forests. D prevents the production of soy and wheat. Q3 Beth thinks that in order to prevent further damage to the atmosphere A it’s the duty of governments to take action. B reducing meat consumption isn’t enough. C individual action is called for. D one shouldn’t waste water. Q4 According to Beth A there have been some ineffective attempts to reduce meat consumption at national level. B many people don’t want to eat meat anymore. C some governments and agencies encourage the reduction of meat consumption. D British hospitals provide vegetarian meals only. Q5 Dr Pachauri’s idea has A been supported by many celebrities. B been put into practice by a school in the capital of Belgium. C been promoted by the city council of Ghent. D inspired Paul McCartney to compose a new song.   speculate on its likely success among consumers / on the market. Nur zu Prüfzwecken – Eigentum des Verlags öbv