WARM UP
Let’s read the dialogue. I will be Sam and you will be Alice. After reading it once, we’ll switch roles.
READ
It has been raining nonstop. I don’t think it’s safe to drive to work in this weather.
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I’m not going to work, either. My route was reported to be flooded last night. I can’t believe that we’ve had three storms this month already. Another storm is predicted to hit our country in two days.
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I hate this weather. We can’t do anything about it but be prepared for the worst. We are still lucky that this area is not flood-prone. I hope that everyone’s safe, especially those who are living in low-lying areas.
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I hope so, too. Anyway, my friends and I are volunteering to help those were affected by the flood. Do you want to come with us? We will go this weekend.
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Count me in. I would be glad to help.
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CONVERSATION
Let’s talk. Please answer my questions. You may ask me questions, too.
ANSWER
| 1. | How often is garbage collected in your neighborhood? |
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| 2. | What is the most important environmental issue we are facing today? |
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| 3. | Do you think most people in your country care about the environment? Why? Why not? |
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| 4. | Some people say that we can live without the use of plastic. Do you agree or disagree? |
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| 5. | Can you imagine what would happen when fossil fuel (coal and natural gas) runs out? |
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| 6. | Do you think newly discovered diseases are caused by environmental problems? |
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| 7. | Do you think nuclear power is a safe source of electricity? Why or why not? |
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| 8. | What roles can the government and businesses play in solving environmental problems? |
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| 9. | What is the best alternative source of energy? Is it solar energy, thermal, wind, etc.? |
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| 10. | How can we protect the environment and at the same time improve our standard of living? |
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