
Global warming is the biggest problem in the world today. Everyone know about it but not everyone is trying to stop it. Many world leaders are more interested in blaming other countries for the crisis. Countries like China, India and Russia say they will not act unless America takes more action. America says it will not act until other countries take more action. It seems a little childish that leaders are acting in this way. The future of our world is at risk and governments can only argue with each other. Many presidents and prime ministers tell us that technology is the answer. They say future scientists will find solutions to save the planet. This is a big gamble. I hope they are right. I don’t believe them, so I’ll continue switching off lights and recycling.
* global warming = 지구 온난화/ blame = ~을 탓하다, ~책임으로 보다/ unless = ~하지 않는 한, ~이 아닌 한; ~한 경우[때] 외에는/ take action = ~에 대해 조치를 취하다, 행동에 옮기다/ act = (특정한 목적이나 문제 해결을 위해) 행동을 취하다/ childish = 유치한; 어린애 같은/ (be) at rish = 위험한 환경에 있는/ argue with (sb over/about sth) = 언쟁을 하다, 다투다/ gamble = (요행수를 바라고 하는) 도박(모험)/ switch off = (스위치 등을 눌러서) (~을) 끄다/켜다
* 질문 *
01. What most concerns you about global warming?
02. How will global warming change our lives?
03. Do you think global warming could destroy us all?
04. When did you first become aware of global warming?
05. Is your government doing enough to combat global warming?
06. Have you made changes to your life to reduce global warming?
07. Do you think human activity is responsible for global warming?
08. Do you think all countries are taking global warming seriously?
09. What do you do in your daily life that might increase global warming?
10. Do you think you have already experienced the effects of global warming?
11. How do you think global warming will change the world over the next century?
12. Does your government provide enough education on the effects of global warming?
13. What single action should the world take to reduce the dangers of global warming?