General English(Intermediate)_Environmental Problems

PART A_1

We will read aloud the words below. Please repeat after me. I will check your pronunciation.

(Please send the mispronounced words and expressions to your student.)

PART A_2

Large fossil fuel power plant station emission causing air pollution.

environmental problems	環境問題
air pollution	大気汚染
electricity	電気、電力
effect	影響
World Health Organization	世界保健機関

PART A_3

Now, let’s review some words from part A_2.

(Please review the mispronounced words and expressions from part A_2.)

PART A_4

PART A_5

Please look at the picture in part A_2. Give a maximum of three things that you see in the picture.

(If your student is having a hard time answering, please move to the next activity.)

PART A_6

PART B_1

You will read aloud the passage below. I will check your pronunciation and intonation.

(Please send the mispronounced words and expressions to your student.)

PART B_2

The world is experiencing a lot of environmental problems right now. One of the top environmental problems that the world has been experiencing is air pollution. It is caused by the use of electricity, fuels, vehicles, and the products people buy that use energy. It also has a negative effect on nature and human health. Poor air quality causes illnesses in humans, with the most severe impact on breathing. According to the World Health Organization, it is the top environmental cause of early death. About seven million people die prematurely due to the effects of air pollution.

PART B_3

Now, let’s review some words and sentences from part B_2.

(Please review the mispronounced words and sentences from part B_2.)

PART B_4

PART B_5

I will ask the following questions. Please answer based on the passage. I will check if your sentences are complete and if the grammar is correct.

PART B_6

1.	What causes air pollution?
Answer:
2.	What causes illnesses in humans that have the most severe impact on breathing?
Answer:
3.	How many people die prematurely due to the effects of air pollution?
Answer:

PART B_7

Now, let’s review your answers.

(Please review your student’s answers by sending the correct answers in complete sentences. After that, ask your student to read aloud his or her corrected answers.)

PART B_8

PART C_1

Please choose a word to complete each sentence. Then, read aloud the sentences.

PART C_2

effect

environmental problems

air pollution

electricity

1.	Solar panels generate ________ from sunlight.
2.	Sleeping late at night has a bad ________ on the human body.
3.	Water pollution is one of the most common ________.
4.	Smoke causes ________.

PART C_3

Now, let’s review your answers.

(Please review your student’s answers by sending the correct answers in complete sentences. After that, ask your student to read aloud his or her corrected answers.)

PART C_4

PART D_1

Please answer the following question.
I will check if your sentences are complete and if the grammar is correct.

PART D_2

Question:	Do you think environmental pollution is a serious problem? Why or why not?
Answer:

PART D_3

Now, let’s review your answer.

(Please review your student’s answers by sending the correct answers in complete sentences. After that, ask your student to read aloud his or her corrected answers.)

PART D_4

PART E_1

Now, let’s answer the following questions. Your answer should start with “Yes/No.”
Give at least one reason to support your opinion. I will check if your sentences are complete and if the grammar is correct.

PART E_2

1.	Do you think environmental problems will get worse in the future?
Answer:
2.	Should everyone be responsible for caring for the environment?
Answer:

PART E_3

Now, let’s review your answers.

(Please review your student’s answers by sending the correct answers in complete sentences. After that, ask your student to read aloud his or her corrected answers.)

PART E_4

PART F_1

Let’s have a free talk about the following topic.

(Please have a free talk if there is time left.)

PART F_2

What can you do to help solve environmental problems?

PART F_3