07 🌎 The world we live in

Discuss social problems and environmental concerns

Topics

The environment;

world problems;

current issues

Speaking

Identifying and describing problems;

coming up with solutions

Grammar

Passive in the present continuous and present perfect;

prepositions of cause;

infinitive clauses and phrases

Pronunciation

Reduction of auxiliary verbs

Listening

Listening to environmental problems;

listening for solutions

Self-study:

Listening to people talk about problems in their city

Writing

Writing a letter to the editor

Reading

“The Threat to Kiribati”: Reading about an island that is sinking into the ocean

Activity

“Make your voices heard!”: Choosing an issue and deciding on an effective method of protest;