Global Issues
What is global warming caused by?
By the increase of greenhouse gases like carbon dioxide.
Choose the correct form: I enjoy ___ (read) books about psychology.
reading
Complete: If it rains, we ___ (stay) at home.
will stay
Which country produces the most plastic waste?
China
Which continent suffers the most from water scarcity?
Africa.
Choose the correct form: She decided ___ (move) abroad.
to move
What type of conditional is this? — If I were you, I’d study harder.
Second conditional.
What is the main cause of world hunger?
Poverty and unequal food distribution.
What organization works to protect the environment worldwide?
WWF (World Wildlife Fund).
Choose the correct form: He suggested ___ (go) to the cinema instead.
going
Make a third conditional: I / not miss / the bus / if I / wake up / earlier.
I wouldn’t have missed the bus if I had woken up earlier.
What global issue is caused by cutting down too many trees?
Deforestation.
What human activities make natural disasters worse?
Deforestation, pollution, and burning fossil fuels.
Which verb is followed by -ing: avoid, hope, or decide?
avoid
What would happen if global temperatures rose by 2°C?
Sea levels would rise and extreme weather would increase.
What is the difference between a refugee and an internally displaced person?
A refugee leaves their country; an internally displaced person stays within their country.
What does the term “carbon footprint” mean?
The total amount of greenhouse gases produced by one person or activity.
What’s the difference?
A) I stopped to smoke.
B) I stopped smoking.
A = I stopped what I was doing to have a cigarette; B = I quit smoking completely.
Transform: If people recycle more, there will be less pollution → second conditional.
If people recycled more, there would be less pollution.
What are the main goals of the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Agenda?
To end poverty, protect the planet, and ensure peace and prosperity for all.