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Climate change is one of the most worrying things for our planet. Many politicians and scientists say it is the biggest danger we face. I read almost every day that climate change is changing the Earth forever. Many species of animal, fish, insect, frog, etc. are dying. The ice caps in the Arctic and Antarctica are melting. Our weather is changing so places are getting warmer, or colder, or are having more and stronger hurricanes. We all need to do our bit so that climate change does not destroy us. It’s important to cut down on things that produce greenhouse gases. These warm the planet and change the climate. Doing simple things like turning off lights and recycling paper all help.
* worrying = 걱정스러운, 우려되는/ politician = 정치인(가)/ species = 종(種: 생물 분류의 기초 단위)/ the ice caps = (특히 극지방의) 빙원(만년설)/ the Arctic = 북극(지방); 북극해/ Antarctica = 남극 대륙/ do one's bit = 의무(본분)를 다하다; 힘이 되어 주다/ cut down on ~ = ~을 줄이다/ greenhouse gas = 온실 가스(특히 이산화탄소)/ recycle = 재활용[재생]하다
* 질문 *
1. How do you feel about climate change?
2. Has climate change affected the country in which you live?
3. Do you believe everything scientists(politicians) say about climate change?
4. What do you think the world’s climate will be like 50 years from now?
5. What is your country doing to limit the effects of climate change?
6. What can the world do to reverse climate change?
7. Are “eco-friendly” cars and electrical appliances really eco-friendly?
8. Which industries need to become cleaner and greener?
9. What are you most worried about with climate change?
10. Are there any positives to come from climate change?
11. How would you explain climate change to someone who knew nothing about it?
