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O GIAO DUC VA DAO TAO A^ NHA XUAT BAN GlAO DUC VIET NAIVI PEARSON BO GIAO DUC VA DAO TAO HOANG VAN VAN (Tong Chu bien) - HOANG THj XUAN HOA (Chu bien) PHAN HA - HOANG TH| H6NG HAI - KIEU TH| THU HUONG VO TH| LAN - OAO NGOC L0C - CHUNG THE QUANG Vdi sifcong tac cua DAVID KAYE NHAXUAT BAN GlAO DUC VIETNAM TAP DOAN XDAT BAN GlAO DUC PEARSON CONTENTS Page INTRODUCTION Ill -^—^BOOK MAP— .-TT-.v.^,.,,,„ ,,, 4- UNIT1: LIFE STORIES 6T UNIT2: URBANISATION 18T UNIT 3: THE GREEN MOVEMENT 30T R|VIEW1 .42T UNIT 4: T^E MASS MEDIA 46T UNIT 5: CULTURAL IDENTITY 58T REVIEW 70T GLOSSARY 74 BOOK MAP Topic UNIT Life stories UNIT Urbanisation Pronunciation Homophones Vowels: Diphthongs Vocab, Words / phrases related to people's life stories Grammar Reading for specific information about two people's life - Words / phrases related to urbanisation and its features - Word formation: Compound adjectives Words / phrases articles - Omission of articles The subjunctive in friar-clauses after certain verbs and expressions - Simple, stories related to the advantages and disadvantages of a compound, and complex sentences UNIT The green movement Assimilation Reading - Review: the past simple vs the past continuous - Definite and indefinite Reading for specific information in an article about urbanisation and its causes Reading for general ideas and specific information green lifestyle - Relative clauses with which referring to the whole clause in an article about soot pollution Words / phrases - Prepositions Reading for related to the mass media after certain verbs - The past perfect vs the past simple general ideas and specific information in an article about forms of mass media Words / phrases - The present Reading for related to cultural identity perfect vs the present perfect continuous Repeated comparatives to say that something is changing specific information in a newspaper column about cultural identity in today's modern society REVIEW UNIT The mass media UNIT Cultural The verb ending -ed identity - REVIEW Assimilation Speaking Listening Writing Culture Project Talking about a historical figure Listening for specific information in a talk show about privacy and disclosure of people's private lives Writing a life story The creator of Sherlock Holmes Preparing for a Public Speaking Contest: A famous person you admire Discussing and expressing opinions about key features of urbanisation Listening for general ideas and specific informatiorf in a discussion about the advantages and disadvantages of urbanisation Describing a line graph about the rate of urbanisation Urbanisation in Bangkok, Thailand Finding out how a city or a country has undergone urbanisation Listening for general Writing ideas and specific essay about the information in a advantages and talk show about a disadvantages of a school's green lifestyle Go Green initiative The greenest countries and cities in the world Conducting a survey to find out how many students in your class have chosen a green lifestyle Discussing lifestyle choices and deciding if they are environmentally friendly Expressing opinions about social networking Expressing opinions about the ways to maintain cultural identity Listening for specific Describing a pie Social media apps information in a chart showing the conversation about use of online social media: resources language-learning apps Listening for general Writing an ideas and specific argumentative information in a talk essay about the about cultural most important diversity in an Asian feature that country defines someone's cultural identity LIFE STORIES Festivals that help ethnic groups in Viet Nam to maintain their cultural identity Conducting a survey on students' favourite social networking sites and apps Preparing for a presentation on the cultural identity of an ethnic group in Viet Nam GETTING STARTED The person I admire This unit includes: LANGUAGE Vocabulary Wor*and phrases related to People's lift;-stories Pronunciation • Homophones Grammar * Tne Past simple vs th'pnact-^ ô. -Omission of articles SKILLS - " Se^:scinfo™io-^tw0 ^Mmbema historical fere lives yandd,sdosure ofpeople'spriVate alifestory^ COMMUNICATION AND CULTURE • Family stories The creator of Sherlock Holmes Unit Life stones Objectives By the end of this unit, Ss can • use words and phrases related to people's life stories • identify and pronounce homophones correctly • use the past simple and past continuous to talk about past actions or events; use articles correctly Read for specific information about two people's life stories Talk about a historical figure listen for specific information in a talk show about privacy and lessons learnt from people's life stories • write a person's life story GETTING STARTED The person admire Lead-in: Inform the class of the lesson objectives: getting to know the topic, some vocabulary related to people's life stories, and the two grammar points: revision of the past simple vs the past continuous and use of articles -• Write the heading ('The person I admire') on the board. • Ask Ss to work in pairs and tell their partner who they admire - • Elicit answers from Ss and write them on the board 2- TA12/1-SGV-A % Hung and Quang are talking about famous people Listen and read Unit I ifp stnriRc: 6T Hung: The topic for tomorrow's presentation is really interesting Have you decided who to talk about, Quang? Quang: Not yet I'm still wavering between two famous people, Steve Jobs and Michael Jackson I admire them both Hung: But who's had a greater impact on Quang you? : I'm not sure Steve Jobs's work stimulates my creativity and innovation^ -wMe-^c4iae4Jac4aot^s-nFwsici«spifedme to learn to play a musical instrument What you think? Hung: Well, both of them were very talented jndJnfluenlial,JmtJ^ I think Michael Jackson was a great dancer, but not an excellent singer In his later years, his singing voice became weak and thin and wasn't as good as before I see What about you? Who are you Quang going to talk about? Hung: Christine Ha Quang: You mean the lady who won the US MasterChef trophy in 2012? Hung: That's right Quang: I know your dream is to become a famous chef Is that why you want to talk about her? Hung: Yes What's more, Christine is a blind chef and a gifted writer She's very talented and determined It was absolutely amazing to watch her use all the kitchen tools and prepare the Quang dishes I agree I remember how excited I felt when Christine was creating those great-looking dishes and even anxious when the judges were tasting them By the way, you know where she was Hung born? In Viet Nam or the US? In California, but she was inspired by memories of her mum's cooking Quang It seems you know quite a lot about her Good luck with your presentation —tomorrow^ xrf- plete burning t-P produced by the incetn t-P various fuels Despite all the environmental activities, the city is losing its fight against pollution t-P Explain the process of assimilation to Ss, that is, when the ending sound of one word blends into the beginning sound/m/,/b/,/p/,and/s/of the following d->b We need a detailed action plan for maintaining n^m clean beaches and parks n-^m word Tell them that this is a natural process that appears in rapid speech (Ss should not intentionally change the ending sounds as described.) Play the recording for Ss to listen and follow Read out the phrases (or play the recording again) for Ss to repeat as a class AskSs to workin pairs and take turns pronouncing the phrases Encourage Ss to say them as naturally as possible Audio script and Key light bulb clean beach action plan t^p n^m n^m green planet earth scientist n-»m 9->s plant material wind power d^b I lr»it- *3 T"KQ *-ir»/~»i-»i-i Grammar Simple, compound, and complex sentences Work in pairs Decide whether the following are simple, compound, or complex sentences and tick the right box Type of sentence Simple Complex Compound We should protect our environment from air pollution The burning of fossil fuels has led to air pollution Combine the following simple sentences, using the words from the box and because but if when which We should all adopt a green lifestyle We will help conserve our natural resources 2. Some foods taste good These foods not have many nutrients. _ Tnd^efoTestation has— caused land erosion Ifwedonotstop deforestation, a lot of species will lose their abitats = For some people, a green lifestyle means eating organic food and wearing organic clothing Animals that are raised on certified organic pastures provide organic meat Because organic vegetables are grown withouttheuseof chemical fertilisers, they are considered healthier REMEMBER We should keep the school air clean This will improve students' concentration and help them to learn better A simple sentence includes one independent clause 4. -G erms can cause infections in parts of our body Germs can make usfeel unwellr - A compound sentence includes two (or more) independent clauses joined by a coordinating conjunction (and, or, for,either or, but,so, neither nor) We all start conserving the environment We can all enjoy better living conditions A complex sentence includes one independent clause, and one (or more) dependent clause joined by a subordinating conjunction (when, while, because, although, if, so that) Coal remains one of the most important energy srCoal is^till used in a lotx>f powerplantS7= °° YOU KNOW ? In relative clauses, the relative pronoun which can be used to define the whole idea presented in the main clause It is usually separated with a comma after the main clause Relative clauses with which Combine the following sentences using which The waterJn this river is seriously polluted This places some species of native fish in danger of extinction Grammar Simple, compound, and complex sentences This activity helps Ss to recognise simple, compound and complex sentences • • • • Ask Ss if they can remember the differences between simple, compound and complex sentences Check their understanding Have Ss work in pairs to figure out the answers Monitor the activity and help Ss, if necessary • Remind Ss to pay attention to the main clauses, the subordinate clauses and the conjunctions Check answers as a class Key Simple \ Compound Complex Burning coal is the main source of carbon dioxide emissions.This can cause global warming The air in most classrooms in this school contains a lot of harmful gases This is very worrying as many young children are studying here We should all go green by practising the 3Rs: reduce, reuse, and recycle This is always encouraged by environmentalists Illegal dumping is strictly prohibited in the town This has helped to keep our environment clean and green Young people are starting to practise simple green living This will help to save our planet for future generations Simple Complex Complex ) The aim of this activity is to show Ss how to combine simple sentences to make compound and complex sentences • • Ask Ss to the activity individually Observe and help Ss, if necessary • Remind Ss to pay attention to the meaning of each simple clause when they choose the conjunctions • Check answers by asking individual Ss to take turns reading aloud their complete sentences If we all adopt a green lifestyle, we will help conserve our natural resources Some foods taste good, but they not have many nutrients We should keep the school air clean because this will improve students' concentration and help them to learn better Germs can cause infections in parts of our body and can make us feel unwell When we all start conserving the environment, we can all enjoy better living conditions Coal, which is still used in a lot of power plants, remains one of the most important energy sources • Ask Ss if they can remember the use of relative pronouns who, that, and which • Read the Do you know ? box and explain the difference between which defining something in the main clause and which defining the whole idea of the main clause Examples: We are using green cleaning products which not release harmful chemicals into the environment, (which defines 'green cleaning products') We are using green cleaning products, which will help to save the environment, {which defines the whole idea of the main clause) Relative clauses with which • Ask Ss to the activity individually This activity focuses on relative clauses introduced with the pronoun which Which can be used to define the whole idea presented in —#ie main clause: • Monitor the activity and help Ss, if necessary c ■ •» main clause, which + relative clause » fh^k answers as jxlass^^ Key The water in this river is being seriously polluted, which places some species of native fish in danger of extinction Burning coal is the main source of carbon —dioxide emissions, which can cause global warming The air in most classrooms in this school contains a lot of harmful gases, which is very worrying as many young children are studying here We should all go green by practising the 3Rs: reduce, reuse, and recycle, which is always encouraged by environmentalists Illegal dumping is strictly prohibited in the town, which has helped to keep our environment clean and green Young people are starting to practise simple green living, which will help to save our planet for future generations LESSON OUTCOME • Ask Ss: What have you learnt today? What can you now? • Elicit answers: / can use appropriate words and phrases to talk about the advantages and disadvantages of a green lifestyle I am aware of the process of assimilation in fast speech I can use simple, compound, and complex sentences, lean-us&wbiebin-a-relativoclause — to refer to the whole clause Unit The green movement 33T NREADING owadays we know a lot about the link between carbon dioxide (C02) emissions and global warming However, we seem to be unaware of one very dangerous pollutant, soot, also called black carbon Black carbon pollution Look at the pictures Match the pictures with the appropriate phrases soot diesel vehicle 1. melting of the Arctic Read the following article about soot pollution Choose the appropriate heading (a-d) for each paragraph a Soot and global warming b The effect of soot on human health c The origin of soot Soot comes from the incomplete combustion of coal, oil, wood and other fuels In other words, diesel engines, vehicle exhaust pipes, farming machines, construction equipment, or simply fires in grills, fireplaces, and stoves are potential sources of soot It appears in our daily life and can easily affect every one of us d Ways to reduce soot emissions 34 Unit The green movement Soot like all black things absorbs sunlight and heats up the atmosphere According to recent research, it is the second most damaging greenhouse gas after C02, and twice as harmful to the climate Although black carbon remains in the atmosphere for no more than seven days, it is priiticul.irly (i.im.icjiiuj to frozi-n ilea1 Snot ■ ■miv-iiiii" mujht hr i'-"porr>il>l'- for the quick moltm-i of ill Arctic Uintrollinii hl.uk cubon C.ill Iv-lp to ,|rj>.7 illj'.VIl C|lil|),ll W.ltlllllll] boot doi.-i not (inly luivt un import on ylul3.1l VrirniiiK) find iliniciti- change, but is also — unhealthy A soot particle is veiy tiny - smjlk-r than dust and mould, ind jbout '30 the width of human hair It can easily yo into our l)loodstiH,mi and lungs vi.i the nose and throat AJ a result, breathing in the tiny particles L.UI c.iusi- dsthniii attacks hf-art disease bronchitis and many other respiratory illnusst-s SKILLS READING Black carbon pollution Lead-in: Tell Ss to focus on the heading 'Black carbon pollution' of the section, and ask them to guess the possible content of the reading text ~4—Focus Ss' attention on the pictures and have them the matching first individually, and then check with a partner Key l.diesel vehicle melting of the Arctic soot Tell^>s4hat the activity foojses^n rgading^or^erieral ideas^od haveJ^e4riJ-gad4r4eheadicigs quickly^ Explain to Ss that repeated and similar vocabulary can form a vocabulary chain in a paragraph, which can help to express the main idea of the paragraph Have Ss skim the text individually to choose the best heading for each paragraph.Then let them check their raflSweaMth a partner • Check answers as a class and write them on the board Key l.c a Large qu.intiti'ji ot man-made soot fnttr tht- 3.b 4.d Unit The green movement 34T atmosphere tveiy year The effects ire most damaging iegion>illv, especially in South and East Asia, Latin America and paits of Africa In developing countries, reducing soot emissions can be achieved by replacing traditional stoves with clean, alternative fuel cookers and heaters _ Installation of.filtersAQ remove,black carbon from diesel vehicles can also reduce soot Changing to electric or hydrogen vehicles will also reduce the impact on the environment' In conclusion, reducing black-carbon will have immediate benefits in slowing down- global warming and melting the Arctic snow and iqe It would also prevent many soot-related de'aths and illnesses.' Workinpairs.Completethefollowingsentences with no more than five words Green activities 1. _W e know about carbon dioxide and its impact on global warming, but we _ Ask your parents to buy you a coi or motorcycle foi convenient travelling Take short showers instead of lony baths Ask youi parents to get \uu a new mobile phone immediately after the latest model comes out Turn off youi computer or put it on sleep mode v.henyoudonot use it St irt giowing an organic vegetable garden Clean surfaces with natural products like lemon juice and olive oil 10.Take part in deforestation and hunting activities Environmentally unfriendly activities Soot comes from the burning of coal, Black carbon is the _ after carbon dioxide 4. _Soot particles can be easily breathed in because they a re. _ People can reduce blacLcarborueroissions aL home by using for cooking and heating Discuss with a partner Are soot emissions a problem in your community or in Viet Nam in general? SPEAKING How green are you? Put the following lifestyle choices in the appropriate box Set your printer's default to one-sided printing Walk whenever and wherever possible Plug in your electric appliances where you can easily turn them off at night or when you dcunot use them Work in pairs Discuss each lifestyle choice in and decide why it is environmentally friendly or unfriendly Suggest any alternative green activities if necessary Examples: Setting your printer to always print one-sided by default is environmentally unfriendly because it wastes paper and is harmful to the environment People should try to save paper by printing double-sided or by shrinking pages so that multiple pages appear on each side of paper Walking is the most inexpensive and environmentally friendly mode of transport It can reduce traffic congestion and air pollution, which causes global warming and health problems Work in groups of four Think of more green activities and discuss how they will benefit the environment Compare your activities with other groups 35 Unit The green movement Tell Ss that the activity focuses on reading for specific information and that Ss cannot write more than five words in each blank • Allow enough time for Ss to read the instructions and the incomplete sentences • Have Ss work in pairs They should write their answers, and then check with another pair • Check answers as a class and provide feeback Key We know about carbon dioxide and its" impact on global warming, but we know little about soot /don't know much about soot Soot comes from the burning of coal, oil, wood, and other fuels 3.Blaek^carbon is the^seeendmost damaging greenhouse gas after carbon dioxide Soot particles can be easily breathed in because they are smaller than dustandmould'/very tiny People can reduce black carbon emissions at home byuslng clean, alternative fuel stoves^ for cooking and heating The aim of this post-reading activity is to relate the information from the reading text to Ss' own experiences and knowledge If necessary, have them some research on soot pollution in their community and country in generalPut Ss in pairs and let them discuss the questions freely If Ss have difficulty coming up with new ideas, give them some examples of soot emissions and the pollution and health problems they cause Ask one or two pairs to report the discussion results to the class. _ LESSON OUTCOME • Ask Ss: What have you learnt today? What can you now? • Elicit answers: / have learnt about the origin of soot, the effect of soot on the environment and human health, and how to reduce soot emissions in my community and in Viet Nam SPEAKING How green are youP Lead-in: Inform the class of the lesson objectives: discussing lifestyle choices and deciding if they are environmentally friendly or not Ask Ss to read all of the lifestyle choices to get an overall understanding of the topic Explain any unfamiliar language or concepts environmentally friendly • Check answers as a class Key Green activities: Walk whenever and wherever possible Plug in your electric appliances where you can easily turn them off at night or when you not use them Take short showers instead of loqg baths Turn off your computer or put it on sleep — mode whert-you not use it i-you nou Start growing an organic vegetable garden Clean surfaces with natural products like lemon juice and olive oil Environmentally unfriendly activities: Setyourprinter'stiefaulttoxjne-sidedprintine Ask your parents to buy you a car or motorcycle for convenient travelling Ask your parents to get you a new mobile phone^jmmgdjately after the latest model comes out 10 Take part in deforestation and hunting activities Ask Ss to read the examples and pay attention to the reasons why these particular lifestyle choices are considered environmentally friendly or unfriendly LISTENING Go Green Week Work in pairs Discuss and prepare an action plan for the Go Green Week in your school In your plan, describe the activities for each day and4he reasons for doing them fi» Please fiipii nff Have them read through the choices in again and prepare the explanations or the reasons why some lifestyles are environmentally friendly and some are not Encourage Ss to share their ideas Have different pairs work together so they can ^elp^adiothewA«th4deas4iRd^uggestions^ Ask Ss to discuss and practise in pairs.Then choose one or two pairs to present their ideas in front of the class This activity provides freer practice and helps Ss to further develop communication skills and fluency through a group discussion on lifestyle choices Have Ss work in groups of four to think about other green activities and discuss how they will benefit the environment LESSON OUTCOME • Ask Ss: What have you learnt today? What can you now? • Elicit answers: I have learnt about lifestyle choices and how to decide whether they are environmentallyfriendlyornot.lamableto choose lifestyle choices that are environmentally friendly and give reasons, lean also provide alternatives for envTrdnmerTtallyiMrWndly lifestyles ' Unit The green govement 35T %2 Listen to a talk show and answer the following questions What is the main topic of the talk show?1 What is the aim of the initiative? What does their mini project involve? What is the host's opinion about the project? Listen again and decide if the statements are true (T), false (F), or not given (NG), and tick the correct box ■■ David and Mai are in the same class When you leave TheTproject has been going on for a week The students decided to start the project while they were attending science and technology classes H The second-hand electronics will be taken to a recycling centre We should save energy and reduce global warming Daysof week G^en activities Students use organicjertilisers Reasons Monday 4* Listen again and complete the chart Use no more than five words for each blank In groups of four, discuss the benefits of each activity 36 Unit The green movement LISTENING Go Green Week Have Ss work in pairs to discuss and answer the questions Lead-in: Inform the class of the lesson objectives: listening Check answers as a class for general ideas and specific information in a talk show about Key a school's Go Green initiative A secondary school's Go Green movement in Cam Ranh Ask Ss to work in pairs to discuss and prepare an action plan for the Go Green Week Remind Ss to describe the activities for each day and the reasons for doing them Ask some pairs to describe their activities to the class This activity focuses on listening for general ideas in a talk show about green living Ask^s^e^read^througrrthe^iuestfons^nehmake^ guesses about what they are going to hear To help their school to go green and save the planet Students spare ten minutes during the break time every weekday at school for green activities He hopes the project will encourage more people to change their lifestyles and go green some Play the recording without pausing first and have Ss listen for gist Check their comprehension and play the audio again. i>))\ Audio script Host: Welcome to our talk show'Green Living '.Today, we will hear from two secondary students, David and Mai, who will talk about the Go Green initiative at their school in Cam Ranh David, can you tell us how you came up with the idea? the month, we intend to take the items to one of the electronic recycling centres in the city We have also started an organic vegetable garden, so on Tuesdays, students can spend ten minutes working there, planting seeds, watering them and making sure they grow into healthy plants We hope we can pick and eat our own vegetables This will teach students that organically grown vegetables are tastier and healthier since no chemicals or pesticides go into their bodies There will be no soil pollution caused by chemical fertilisers; - David: Well, in our science and environmental studies classes, we realised that the way we live can strongly affect our environment Since weareall passionateabout environmental issues, we decided that we should something to help our school to go green and save our planet Host: So what have you done so far, Mai? Mai: Two months ago, we launched our 'ten-minute a day' mini project It involves sparing ten minutes in our break time for specific green activities We wanted to start with something small and involve as many students as possible Mai: On Wednesdays, we invite local environmental groups to have booths at school so students can go and talk to them during the 'green ten minutes', and ask any questions Then on Thursdays, we check for any mould growth on the classroom furniture especially during hot and humid Host: Great! What exactly are these activities? David: On Mondays, during the 'green ten minutes' students faring old^and broken electroniesHike second-hand mobilephones and MP3 players for recycling At the end of weather Host: How about Fridays? David: We thought the last day of the week would be a good time for a quiz to test our environmental knowledge and increase our green awareness So each time a class prepares five quiz questions for other students to answer during the 'green ten minutes' And we give out prizes for the best answers Host: Sounds fun! Thank you, Mai and David, for sharing your environmental ideas with our listeners We hope that your mini project will inspire more people to change their lifestyles and go green. The aim of this activity is for Ss to practise listening for specific information so they can decide if the statements are true (T), false (F), or not given (NG) • F 5.T F Ask Ss to read the statements and check their comprehension before playing the recording Have Ss work in pairs first, and then check their answers as a class Key 1.NG 4.T Tell Ss that the activity focuses on listening for specific information and that Ss cannot write more than five words in each blank • Allow enough time for Ss to read the instructions and the questions • Give Ss sufficient time to listen to the recording so they can extract the information needed and hear the words they have to write down • Have Ss work in pairs to write their answers, and then check with another pair • Check answers as a class and provide feedback Unit The green movement 36T WRITING Advantages and disadvantages of going green Put the following phrases about going green in the correct box Work in pairs Discuss each one with a partner renewable energy higher price low cost of operation unreliable supply ecp-friendly farming methods health benefits more nutritional difficult to find fewer chemicals minimal impact on the environment difficult to generate in large quantities expensive to build and install seasonal, limited selection Advances Disadvantages Advantages Disadvantages Example: One advantage of green energy sources is that they are renewable, so they are replaced naturally and cannot be seriously depleted Read the incomplete essay about the advantages and disadvantages of green energy Use the ideas in -1 and the following words and phrases to write the third paragraph. - while given for example another disadvantage of although must recognise disadvantages As the world population is growing bigger and bigger, our energy demands are also growing This has caused concerns for governments and many people because of shortages of fossil fuels and their negative impact on the environment One of the solutions is to use green energy However, there are both advantages and disadvantages to this Green energy sources include solar, hydro, wind, geothermal, ocean and biomass One major advantage is that they are renewable - they can be replaced naturally and cannot be seriously depleted This also reduces the cost of operation As a type of clean energy, they emit little or no harmful chemical pollutants into the air, so they have a minimal impact on the environment There are both advantages and disadvantages to the use of green energy It is also a fact that demands for energy will continue to grow We have also become more aware of the environmental issues facing our planet Hopefully, many of the disadvantages of renewable sources of energy will be successfully rrmove"dtrrroughtecrTnolcTgicaldevelopmentafldreseaTch." — "' ~ -"— — '—^ -^^ - 37 Unit The green movement Key Days of week Green activities After providing feedback, have Ss work in groups of four and discuss the benefits of each activity Monday Recycling old/broken electronics Tuesday Growing organic vegetables • AskSs: Wednesday Learning about going Thursday Checking for mould growth • Elicit answers: / have learnt about green activities anchactton plans I have practised ~ ~ listening for general ideas and specific information in a talk show Friday Testing and widening environmental LESSON OUTCOME What have you learnt today? What can you now? WRITING Advantages ana disadvantages oi going green Lead-in: Inform Ss of the lesson objective: writing an essay about the advantages and disadvantages of a green lifestyle I Ask Ss to read the phrases carefully If necessary, let them use a dictionary to check the meaning of any unfamiliar vocabulary • • • Ask Ss to work in pairs, discuss each phrase and put it in the correct box. Ask several pairs to give their answers and explanations in front of the class Check answers as a class Key Go Green activities Using green energy Advantages renewable energy, minimal impact on the environment, low cost of operation Consuming organic food Disadvantages expensive to build and install, unreliable supply, difficult to generate in large quantities Advantages health benefits, fewer chemicals, more nutritional, eco-friendly farming methods The aim of this activity is to help Ss to plan and write an essay about the advantages and disadvantages of a green lifestyle • Have Ss read the incomplete essay • Ask Ss to discuss in groups and identify the aims of the three paragraphs - introduction to the topic, the advantages of green energy, and conclusion • Have Ss use the ideas in and the given words and phrases to draft the missing paragraph • Ask' Ss from different groups to write their paragraphs on the board Encourage Ss to provide peer feedback Correct any errors if necessary Disadvantages higher price, difficult to find, seasonal, limited selection Suggested answer While it is easy to see the environmental advantages of using green energy, we must also recognise some of the disadvantages First, given the huge amount of energy that we use, it is difficult to generate the quantities of electricity to satisfy our needs Another disadvantage of using green energy is the reliability of sources For example, solar, hydro and wind energy makes use of the power of the sun, rain and wind, and relies on the weather Although the cost of operation is low, the initial costs of building and installing these new technologies are very high Unit The green movement 37T