A.+Let's+talk+about+the+environment

Ever wanted to travel? Ever wanted to travel for a cause?
 * Travelling for a cause **

__**Task 1 **__

Read the article and find out the cause of a six-man journey.

British crew become first to row to the magnetic North Pole A six-man British crew celebrated Friday after becoming the first to row to the magnetic North Pole. The crew completed the //450-mile journey// from northern Canada in just less than four weeks. Crew leader Jock Wishart undertook the expedition to highlight climate change in the Arctic region. Such a journey has only become possible in recent years due to an increase in the amount of ice melting in the summer. The crew encountered polar bears and collided with icebergs as they voyaged through the Arctic waters of northern Canada. They reached the 1996 magnetic North Pole at 0030 GMT Friday. "It is an //enormous// achievement, and a privilege for our team to have been part of what is one of the world's last great firsts," Mr Wishart said. "We're all delighted, all //very, very// shattered. "Everybody's //extremely// exhilarated, everybody's //extremely// happy and we've accomplished a //truly// great polar first and an ocean row which will go down in the record books." The group set out from Resolute Bay on July 29 in their specially designed boat-cum-sledge the Old Pultney, which has runners on its underside so that it can be hauled over the ice. They slept in shifts between rowing stints and were fuelled by //7,000-calorie per day// dry rations.The crew saw several polar bears on their journey, one of which came within five feet.The magnetic North Pole constantly changes position but the 1996 location was the first time it had been accurately plotted and the position has become an established objective for Arctic expeditions.On the final //50 mile leg//, the crew rowed most of the way but then had to haul their //1.3-tonne boat// over nearly two miles of ice rubble in a //nine-hour slog//."There have been times when we've been trying to find our way through moving ice floes in fog and we're a long, long way from help," said Wishart, from Dumfries in southwest Scotland."Now I'm looking forward to a nice pint and a glass of malt whisky when I get home."

__**<span style="color: #000000; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 130%;">Task 2 **__ <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 130%;">1. Why was a journey like this possible? <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 130%;">2. How did the encounter for survival issues? <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 130%;">3. What does " the world's last great first" refer to in the article.
 * <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 130%;">Answer the following questions based on the text **

__**<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 130%;">Task 3 **__
 * <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 130%;">Watch the following video and let's discuss the matter even further **

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<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 120%;">**Want to read more on Global Warming and get some questions answered,just click** **here**.

__**<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 120%;">Time for Discussion **__

<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 110%;">What is Global Warming? <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 110%;">Is global warming a myth to scare people, as some people say? Why/not? <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 110%;">What are some of the things that can lead to Global Warming? <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 110%;">Do you think that there is sufficient education to tackle the problem of Global Warming? <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 110%;">What effect is Global warming currently having on the worlds ecosystems? <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 110%;">What effects do you think Global warming will have in the future on both Humans and Animals? <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 110%;">Do you think it is true that human actions are fully responsible for global warming? <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 110%;">How can recycling slow the rate of Global Warming? <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 110%;">Are there any long-term climate changes apparent in your country? <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 110%;">What actions could we personally take as individuals to improve the situation? <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 110%;">Do you believe everything scientists say about climate change? <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 110%;">What can the world do to reverse climate change? <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 110%;">Are “eco-friendly” cars and electrical appliances really eco-friendly? <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 110%;">Is climate change the worst thing ever to happen to humankind? Do you think we will have to settle on the Moon or Mars because a ravaged environment on Earth won't be able to support life someday? Why/not?

<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 120%;">Take a look at a containing words related to the environment
 * //<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 150%;">Vocabulary Bank //**


 * __<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 120%;">Task 4 __**
 * //<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 120%;">GRAMMAR PRACTISE //**
 * <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 120%;">Look back at the text and notice how intensifying adjectives make our language all the more colourful. Click on the link to read more about Intensifying adjectives.


 * <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 120%;">**Number noun adjectives** can be confusing. Study the theory and then do the quiz for further practise.


 * __<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 120%;">Task 5 __**
 * <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 120%;">Express and elaborate your view on one or more of the following questions. Try to add intensifying adjectives. **


 * <span style="color: #000080; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 120%;">With or without human intervention, there has been climate change in the past. How can scientists be sure the current climate change is attributable to manmade causes ?
 * <span style="color: #000080; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 120%;">What are the impacts of climate change on weather? What are the impacts of climate change on human health?

__**<span style="color: #000000; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 120%;">Task 6 **__
 * <span style="color: #000000; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 120%;">Learn more while doing further practice **