ASKING QUESTIONS
Please ask me the following questions.
Take note of my responses as you will summarize them later.
Take note of my responses as you will summarize them later.
ASK
1. What is your name?
2. What is the biggest environmental problem in your country?
3. What do you think is the cause of this problem?
4. How do you think this problem can be solved?
5. Do you help in solving this problem? How?
SUMMARIZING INFORMATION
Now, please summarize my responses to your questions.
SUMMARIZE
My tutor’s name is _____________________.
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DIALOGUE READING
Let’s read the dialogue below.
After reading it once, we’ll switch roles.
After reading it once, we’ll switch roles.
READ
| Nicky: | It’s almost summer vacation. Are you excited? |
| Kevin: | Yes, I am. I look forward to our beach trip, but the weather has been inconsistent lately. |
| Nicky: | I know. It always rains heavily in the afternoon. |
| Kevin: | Climate change is really getting worse. |
| Nicky: | I think so. By the way, do you know what causes acid rain? |
| Kevin: | Yes, this is because of the toxic pollutants from the power plants. |
| Nicky: | The government should strictly regulate them to reduce air pollution. |
| Kevin: | I agree. Air pollution has been the biggest environmental problem in our country for years now. |
COMPREHENSION CHECK
Please answer the following questions based on the dialogue.
ANSWER
| 1.Question: | What causes acid rain? |
| Answer: | _______________________________ |
| 2.Question: | Why does Nicky think the government should strictly regulate power plants? |
| Answer: | _______________________________ |
| 3.Question: | What is the biggest environmental problem in their country? |
| Answer: | _______________________________ |
DIALOGUE PRACTICE
Let’s read the dialogue below.
Complete each conversation by answering the appropriate response.
Complete each conversation by answering the appropriate response.
READ AND ANSWER
| 1.Question: | Tutor: What does it take to become an environmentalist? |
| Student: You need to have a deep understanding on environmental issues. | |
| Tutor: Thank you. Do you think it is a challenging job? | |
| Student: _______________________________ |
READ AND ANSWER
| 2.Question: | Tutor: We conducted a study on the effects of air pollution on human health. |
| Student: That sounds interesting. For sure your research will contribute a lot to the health organization. | |
| Tutor: I hope so. We will present it tomorrow. Do you want to come? | |
| Student: _______________________________ |
READ AND ANSWER
| 3.Question: | Tutor: I have been very interested in the recycling project of the Science Club, but I don’t know how I can join. |
| Student: That’s good to hear. You may go to the Science Department and fill in the registration form. | |
| Tutor: Thanks! When is the deadline of the application? | |
| Student: _______________________________ |
READ AND ANSWER
| 4.Question: | Tutor: I think the waste management project has been effective. |
| Student: I agree. People become more responsible with proper disposal of waste. | |
| Tutor: Do you think recycling helps us improve our creativity? | |
| Student: _______________________________ |
READ AND ANSWER
| 5.Question: | Tutor: What can you say about organic gardening? |
| Student: I think it is very beneficial to the environment and to our health. | |
| Tutor: Organic fruits and vegetables are very healthy because there is no chemical used in producing them. Have you tried them already? | |
| Student: _______________________________ |
ROLE PLAY
Let’s do a role play with the given situation. You should mention the items below during the conversation.
PLAY
| Situation: | You will pretend as a member of the environmental club in your school. Your tutor will ask you questions about the environmental club. |
| Items to mention: | – reason you joined the environmental club – club activities – benefits of recycling – benefits of segregating wastes – major environmental problem – future projects – benefits of having an environmental club |