1、081 environmentWords(toxic)waste (ari)pollution environment recycling protect acidrain pollutants ecology radiation extinction damagedesertification over-fishing rainforest destruction overpopulationozone layer Unleaded petrolPhrasesCreate toxic wasteProtect the environment Cause climate changeGreen
2、house effectGlobal warmingDestruction of the rainforestReduction in air qualitySources of renewable energyClimate changeAir qualityUse unleaded petrolCause the extinction ofBe environmentally awareRenewable energyNatural habitatsBeginnerA; is the environment a big issues in your country? It is in mi
3、ne.B: it is in mine too. The biggest issue is water. The climate is dry and so water conservation is veryimportant.A: what methods do you use to conserve water?B: water is rationed. We can only use a certain amount each month. It means that we cannot usesome modern household items, like washing mach
4、ines. They use too much water.A: I see. I think the biggest environment problem in my country is air pollution.B: yes, I agree. The air here is much more polluted than in my country. Of course, my country ismore agricultural and has much less industry.A: we have reduced emission of air pollutants in
5、 recent years, but cars are still a major source ofthem. Factories have become cleaner as stricter environment pollution law have been introduced.B: the problem is now on a truly global scale. I dont believe that any single country can doanything about it.A: I think youre right. There needs to be an
6、 international response to this problem.IntermediateA: there are so many environment problems in the world today. Do you think we can really solvethem all or will destroy the world?B; I hope that world leaders can get together and agree on a plan for action, but I doubt itllhappenbefore its too late
7、.A; we need to solve the problem of air pollution before we destroy the atmosphere. Theres lots ofclean, modern technology, but companies in developed countries say its expensive. Developingcountries put more emphasis on economic development than on environment protection.B: everyone is looking at t
8、he issue in the short term, rather than the long term. Its the same withthe destruction of the rainforests. Countries and companies just want the wood. Theyre notthinking about the long-term damage to the forests. We should also remember that the forests arean important natural habitat for thousands
9、 of species of animal and plant life.A; in other parts of the world, especially in Africa, there is a problem with desertification. Climatechange and over-farming are causing farmland to turn into desert. In means that people cannotgrow enough food.B: it also means that people sometimes fight over t
10、he farmland that remains. Damaging theenvironment actually leads to conflict between people.A: have you ever thought about joining an organization committed to protecting theenvironment? You could get involved with projects to improve the environment. B: I think Id like to do that. I could take the things I learn here back to my country when I havefinished my studies.
