The SDGs Advanced – Climate Action | オンライン英会話のWeblio英会話公式ブログ

Today’s GOALS

Let’s have a look at the goals for today.
“Climate Action” is the topic of this unit.

Today’s Goals
■ Learn the vocabulary and expressions related to climate action and its countermeasures
■ Get to know and share your thoughts on the countries facing climate change and their countermeasures
■ Give a presentation related to climate change and its countermeasures

Part A Self introduction

　自己紹介をする

Part A_1　Self introduction

Let’s introduce ourselves to each other.

My name is ________. What is your name?

Part A_2　Self introduction

I am ________. Nice to meet you.

Part A_3　Self introduction

Nice to meet you too, ________. Let’s get started.

Part B　Review

前回のレッスンの復習　

Review of the previous lesson

Part B_1　Review

Please read aloud the passage below.

Part B_2　Review

Zero-Waste Fashion

Pollution of rivers and lakes is exceeding nature’s ability to recycle and purify them. However, we can all help by choosing a sustainable choice and striving towards zero-waste fashion whenever possible. We can buy and sell clothing at thrift stores.

Part B_3　Review

I will ask the following questions. Please answer based on the passage.

Part B_4　Review

1.	Based on the article, what are some ways to strive for zero-waste fashion?

Part B_5　Review

We can _______________ at _________________.

Part B_6　Review

2.	Did you do your research on the sub-textbook? Did you find an activity to solve production and consumption issues? Please tell me what the organization/association does and how you feel about it.

Part B_7　Review

Part B_8　Review

Now, let’s review your answers.

Part B_9　Review

Part B_10　Review

So far, we reviewed the previous lesson topic, “Responsible Consumption and Production.” Do you have any questions?
In the next part, we are going to learn about “Climate Action.”

Part C　Description

描写問題　他国を知る

Get to know other countries’ situations

Part C_1　Description

Find out where Fiji is located.

Where is Fiji? A, B, or C?

Part C_2　Description

The answer is _________.

Part C_3　Description

Please look at and study the pictures below. These are pictures from Japan and Fiji. I will ask you a question.

(Give the student at least 20 seconds to study both pictures.)

Part C_4　Description

2.	What can you see in the pictures? Please describe as many as you can from each picture.

Part C_5　Description

Answer:

Part C_6　Description

Now, let’s review your answers.

Part C_7　Description

Part C_8　Description

Did you get any images of the effects of climate change? If you have anything you don’t know well, please keep researching after the lesson.

Part D　Vocabulary

英単語の意味と発音を確認する

Learn the vocabulary and phrases related to the topic

Part D_1　Vocabulary

We’ll read aloud the words and sample sentences below. Please repeat after me. I will check your pronunciation.

Part D_2　Vocabulary

	pledge　公約、誓約 Both parties have pledged to put an end to the fighting.
	carbon-neutral　カーボンニュートラルな（全体としての温室効果ガス排出量をゼロにすること） Using reusable bags is part of our carbon-neutral efforts.
	combat　(…と)戦う The government is spending millions of dollars to combat climate change.
	intrusion　侵入 Sea level rise also contributes to saltwater intrusion.

Part D_3　Vocabulary

Now, let’s review some words from part D_2.

(Please review the mispronounced words and expressions from part D_2.)

Part D_4　Vocabulary

Part D_5　Vocabulary

Please look at the pictures below. Now, fill in the blanks with the words you learned and read aloud the complete sentences.

(Please give the student time to answer.)

Part D_6　Vocabulary

1.	He ___________ to keep the secret.

2.	With a series of small individual efforts, we will be able to create a __________________ world.

3.	We ___________ climate change to preserve as much green as possible.

4.	Saltwater _______________ is a major issue that affects coastal aquifers all around the world.

Part D_7　Vocabulary

Now, let’s review your answers.

Part D_8　Vocabulary

Part D_9　Vocabulary

Do you have any questions about the meaning of words?
Then, let’s move on to the next part.

Part E　Reading

リーディング問題　passageを読んで知識を深める

Learn the facts about the topic and the countries that are related to it

Part E_1　Reading

Please read aloud the passages below. After that, I will ask the following questions. Please answer based on the passages.

Part E_2　Reading

The Impacts of Climate Change

Because of the use of fossil fuels such as coal, oil, and gas since the 1800s, human activity has been the primary cause of climate change. As a result, the temperature has risen by approximately 1.1°C (degrees Celsius).

Drought, scarcity of water, severe fires, rising sea levels, flooding, melting polar ice, catastrophic storms, and declining biodiversity are all examples of climate change’s consequences. Some of us are already more vulnerable to climate change, such as those living in small island nations and other developing countries,

Sea-level rise and saltwater intrusion have forced entire towns to flee, and persistent droughts are threatening people’s lives. The number of “climate refugees” is expected to rise in the coming years. Everyone must take action to combat climate change.

Part E_3　Reading

1.	Based on the passage, what are the effects of sea-level rise and saltwater intrusion to people’s lives?

Part E_4　Reading

Answer:

Part E_5　Reading

What We Have Achieved So Far

The Paris Agreement established an international framework for dealing with climate change issues after 2020. It requires all participating countries and regions, including developing nations, to establish carbon neutral targets. By agreeing to halt forest loss and land degradation by 2030, 137 countries have taken an important step forward.

Furthermore, over 30 countries, six major vehicle manufacturers, and others have pledged to make all new car sales zero-emission by 2040 globally. It will also speed up the decarbonization of road transport, which presently accounts for around 10% of global greenhouse gas emissions. Moreover, financial institutions announced plans to redirect trillions of dollars toward achieving global zero-emissions.

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Part E_6　Reading

2.	What corporate financial institutions’ plans are mentioned in the passage?

Part E_7　Reading

Answer:

Part E_8　Reading

Now, let’s review your answers.

Part E_9　Reading

Part E_10　Reading

Did you understand the situation and facts about climate action? If you have any questions, please ask me.

Part F　Presentation

プレゼンテーション

Share your ideas

Part F_1　Preparing

In this part, you will give a presentation about “The Effects of Extreme Weather on Our Lives.” First, I will ask you some questions. The answers will be the key to your presentation.

Part F_2　Preparing

Extreme weather events have become more common all over the world in recent years, including Japan. Please give two examples of extreme weather. Explain how they will affect your life.

Part F_3　Preparing

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(Please send the ideas in the chatbox as a record/hint for the next step.)

Part F_4　Preparing

Then, let’s make a presentation. I will read the sample presentation, and I will give you 2 minutes to prepare.

The Effects of Extreme Weather on Our Lives

Opening	Good morning/ afternoon/ evening. Today, I’d like to talk about (theme). I’ll discuss the two impacts/effects of extreme weather on our lives.
Body	① (first example and effect) ② (second example and effect)
Closing	These are the two impacts/effects of extreme weather on our lives.

Part G_1　Presentation

Now, it’s your turn. You will give a presentation. After that, I will give feedback and ask a question. You will have 1-2 minutes to present.

Part G_2　Presentation

(Please start your presentation now.)

The Effects of Extreme Weather on Our Lives

Opening	Good morning/ afternoon/ evening. Today, I’d like to talk about (theme). I’ll discuss the two impacts/effects of extreme weather on our lives.
Body	① __________________________________________ ② __________________________________________
Closing	_____________________________________________

※ヒント:Part F_2と4の答えを参考にしよう

Part G_3　Presentation

Thank you for your presentation. How was it? Now, I will tell you the good points of your presentation.

(Please give two positive comments about the student’s presentation.)

Part G_4　Presentation

Secondly, I will ask you a question about your presentation.

(Please ask a question about the student’s presentation.)

Part G_5　Presentation

Answer:

Part G_6　Presentation

Now, let’s review your answers.

Part G_7　Presentation

Part G_8　Presentation

Thank you for answering my question. Let us continue to learn and think about climate issues, and then take action to solve them.

(If you still have enough time, you can share the situation of climate issues in your country.)