Plan for essay "Ecological Problems"

Module 5

Ecological Problems

1. What type of problems exist in the modern world? What social problems can you name?

2. Are ecological problems important nowadays?

3. What environmental problems do people face today?

4. Speak about precious oceans.

5. Are ecologists concerned about ecological situation in the world? Do they try to highlight the difficult situation of endangered animals? Why do animals become endangered? What are the main threats to animal species? (SB p.86, 87; p. 92) Describe one species of endangered animals.

6. What is a conservation project (conservation holidays)?

7. What can people do to solve ecological problems? (SB p. 84; p.88, p. 94; WB p. 47)

8. Are there any charity events in your country / hometown / school? What are they?

9. What are the activities at an eco-camp? Have you ever done any? Are these activities eco-friendly? (SB p. 90)

10. What ecological / charity project would you like to take part in? Why?

To face ecological / environmental problems (global warming, deforestation, endangered animals, pollution of water / air / land); to be common for the country; to be the most important problem.

Threats to animal species: to disturb / to destroy / to lose the habitats; to poison the seas / the land; to hunt for meat and skin; to cut down trees; to get caught into rubbish / fishermen’s nets; to mistake for food.

To organise charity events; to hold the variety of competitions; to raise money for … / to collect money; to make a donation; to take part in… ; to set a record; to have a challenging experience; to motivate people to follow in your footsteps; to care about animals; to make the planet the better place for all living creatures; to be concerned about the planet; to raise awareness and protect the Earth; to inspire people of all ages and backgrounds to … all over the world.

To plant trees; to sit around a campfire; to cook on a barbecue; to sleep in wooden huts; to grow vegetables; to clean out a pond; to go on a nature hike; to collect rubbish for recycling.