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98 Saving the world 08 LANGUAGE SKILLS EXPLORE EXTRAS Read the fact file again and match the statements with the following headings. a status quo b areas for improvement / outlook for the future c achievements Work in small groups. Refer to the fact file on p. 97 and   identify the greatest problem areas.   discuss the measures already introduced.   suggest steps you would take if you were a decision maker. Present your findings to the class. You have come across the website ‘Saving our planet’ on the internet and decide to write a web posting in which you describe the transport situation in the area you live in and the greatest problems. Suggest how the situation could be improved. Write 180–200 words. 20 spEAkINg 21 WRITINg 22 You are going to listen to part of a radio discussion about the book The Vanishing Face of Gaia by scientist James Lovelock. 1 What do you think this title means? 2 What do you think it says about James Lovelock’s view of climate change? Listen to the discussion. 1 Which of these opinions does the book express? a Global warming is irreversible. b Humans are not responsible for causing climate change. c Humans caused climate change without realising what they were doing. d It’s now impossible to slow down climate change. 2 Why do you think Moira laughs? Which sentences best match James Lovelock’s point of view? 1 Global warming is now inevitable . 2 It’s absolutely crucial that we reduce CO 2 emissions over the next 50 years. 3 Using low-energy light bulbs is pointless . 4 It would be quite feasible to reverse global warming if we act soon. 5 The amount of money which we invest in wind power isn’t really justified . 6 It’s certainly worthwhile holding conferences on climate change. Match these meanings with the highlighted adjectives in 24a. a it has no purpose c there’s no good reason to do it e it’s certain to happen b it’s possible to do it d we really must do it f it’s a good idea How could you use these words in sentences 1–6 to express the same meanings? achieve  difference  justification  nothing  point  sense  worth Example: There’s nothing we can do to prevent global warming. You will hear Pilar, Uri, Patrick and Jane reacting to James Lovelock’s ideas about global warming. Listen to each speaker in turn. 1 Does the person agree, partly agree or disagree with James Lovelock? 2 What is each speaker’s view? a LIsTENINg 23 TCD  2/14 b a LANguAgE FOCus 24 Saying if actions are justified b c LANguAgE FOCus 25 Reporting / reacting to a point of view TCD  2/15 The Doomsday debate Nur zu Prüfzwecken – Eigentum des Verlags öbv