| Level: | Topic: | Speakers: | Length: |
| very difficult | environment | man | 03:56 |
Pre-Listening Exercise
First, name three environmental problems that face our world today, how people can help solve these problems. What image comes to your mind when you think of “recycling”?
Idioms
“zero in on” = focus on or direction your attention to a particular issue
“I think we need to zero in on the main causes of water pollution and start solving them one at a time.”
“leave no stone unturned” = do everything possible to solve a problem
“Things might look bad, but leave no stone unturned in trying to find the answer to our company’s economic problems.”
Listening Exercise
A. Listen to the recording and answer the questions.
Post-Listening Exercise
What are five specific things individuals can do to protect the environment? What are some reasons why people do not recycle or are careless when they dispose of garbage? Are there any unique programs in your city or country that promote recycling and protecting the environment?