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🗣️ English Goal

explain causes and effects of climate change using practical vocabulary and clear sentences

🌱 Sustainability Goal

understand what climate change is, its causes, effects, and some real-world examples and solutions

💭 Warm-Up Question

Have you noticed any changes in weather in your area during the last five years?

📖 Short Reading

Climate change means long-term changes in weather patterns. It happens when gases like carbon dioxide collect in the air. These gases come mostly from burning oil, coal, and gas for energy. This makes the Earth warmer. A warmer Earth can cause more storms and changing rain patterns. For example, in some areas, there is more flooding. In other areas, there are droughts or dry seasons. Animals and plants can also have trouble adapting. Some can move, but others may struggle. People in cities may face more heat during summer. Farmers can have problems growing crops. Some solutions include using wind or solar energy. These usually produce much less greenhouse gas pollution than fossil fuels. People can also save energy by turning off lights or using public transport more. These small actions help reduce the effects of climate change. It is a global problem but actions in each country can help overall.

🔎 Check Your Understanding


1.
What causes climate change according to the text?


2.
What can happen when the Earth gets warmer?


3.
Which solution is mentioned in the reading?


4.
Why do some farmers have problems because of climate change?

📚 Key Vocabulary

Word or phrase Simple meaning Example
climate change long-term changes in Earth's weather Climate change can cause hotter summers and colder winters.
greenhouse gases gases that trap heat in the air Cars produce greenhouse gases that warm the planet.
carbon dioxide a common gas from burning fuel Factories release carbon dioxide during production.
flooding when water covers land that is usually dry Heavy rain can cause flooding in cities.
drought a long time without rain Farmers faced problems because of the drought last year.
energy power from fuel or natural sources used for heat, light, or machines We can save energy by turning off unused appliances.
solar energy energy from the sun Solar energy can help reduce pollution from fossil fuels.
adapt to change behavior or habits to new conditions Animals try to adapt to warmer temperatures.
public transport buses, trains, or other transportation shared by many people Using public transport reduces car pollution.
reduce to make smaller or use less People can reduce energy use by turning off lights.

💬 Useful Language

describing a problem:
The main problem is that greenhouse gases trap heat.

explaining a cause:
This happens because people burn fossil fuels.

explaining an effect:
As a result, weather patterns are changing around the world.

comparing choices:
Solar energy is cleaner than energy from coal.

suggesting a solution:
We can use more public transport to reduce emissions.

expressing an opinion:
I think small actions at home can help the environment.

💬 Dialogue

🙂 Alex: Have you noticed how the weather has changed in your city?

😀 Sam: Yes, it feels hotter in summer and sometimes it rains a lot suddenly.

🙂 Alex: This is because climate change makes weather patterns less regular.

😀 Sam: Why does climate change happen?

🙂 Alex: It happens mainly because of greenhouse gases from cars and factories.

😀 Sam: What are greenhouse gases exactly?

🙂 Alex: They are gases like carbon dioxide that trap heat in the atmosphere.

😀 Sam: Are there good ways to help with this problem?

🙂 Alex: Yes, using solar energy and taking public transport instead of cars helps a lot.

😀 Sam: I think I will try to use the bus more often. It seems easy and practical.

✏️ Exercise 1 – Fill in the Blanks

1.
Greenhouse gases ____ heat in the atmosphere. (lose / remove / trap)

2.
We can ____ energy by turning off lights when not needed. (save / waste / create)

3.
Climate change can cause more ____. (snow / flooding / clouds)

4.
Solar energy comes from the ____. (wind / water / sun)

5.
Animals must ____ to changes in climate to survive. (adapt / ignore / escape)

6.
Using ____ transport can reduce car pollution. (private / public / fast)

🔗 Exercise 2 – Matching


1.
Greenhouse gases


2.
Drought


3.
Flooding


4.
Solar energy


5.
Public transport


Options:

  • a.
    Clean energy from the sun
  • b.
    Shared buses and trains
  • c.
    Gases that trap heat in the air
  • d.
    Long periods without rain
  • e.
    Water covering land that is usually dry

✅ Exercise 3 – Multiple Choice


1.
What can people do to reduce climate change effects?


2.
Which is a direct effect of climate change in the reading?


3.
Why do greenhouse gases increase?


4.
Which energy source is clean and suggested as a solution?


5.
What does the word 'adapt' mean here?

🧩 Mini Practice

Practice answering aloud.


Say: Climate change means long-term changes in weather.


Say: Greenhouse gases trap heat in the atmosphere.


Say: Using public transport helps reduce pollution.


Say: Solar energy comes from the sun and can help reduce pollution.


Ask: Can you name one effect of climate change?


Say: One effect is more storms and heavy rain in some places.


Ask: What is one way you can help reduce climate change?


Say: I can save energy by turning off lights when I leave a room.

🌿 Small Sustainability Action

Try to turn off lights and electrical devices when you do not need them today to save energy.

📝 Reflection


How have you seen climate change affect your local weather or environment in recent years?

🧭 Lesson Summary

In this lesson, you learned how to explain causes and effects of climate change. You also learned important vocabulary about climate and energy. Remember, small actions can help reduce climate change over time.

🔎 Answer Key

Check Your Understanding

  1. Greenhouse gases from burning fuel
  2. More storms and changing rain patterns
  3. Using more solar energy
  4. Because of unusual rain or dry seasons

Exercise 1 – Fill in the Blanks

  1. trap
  2. save
  3. flooding
  4. sun
  5. adapt
  6. public

Exercise 2 – Matching

  1. Greenhouse gases – Gases that trap heat in the air
  2. Drought – Long periods without rain
  3. Flooding – Water covering land that is usually dry
  4. Solar energy – Clean energy from the sun
  5. Public transport – Shared buses and trains

Exercise 3 – Multiple Choice

  1. Turn off unused lights
  2. Changing weather patterns
  3. Because of burning fossil fuels
  4. Solar energy
  5. To change to new conditions
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