Global Warming. Panic or reality?

Global Warming. Panic or reality? (TDS2)

Questions
1. What is global warming?
2. What is the process involved in the greenhouse effect?
3. What signs warn us about global warmming?
4. Can you quote another term for global warming?
5. Watch the video and explain this idea: Global warming: panic or reality?


Answers
1. Global warming is the current rise in the average temperature of Earth's oceans and atmosphere. 

 
2. The greenhouse effect is a naturally occurring process that aids in heating the Earth's surface and atmosphere. It results from the fact that certain atmospheric gases, such as carbon dioxide, water vapor, and methane, are able to change the energy balance of the planet by absorbing longwave radiation emitted from the Earth's surface. Without the greenhouse effect life on this planet would probably not exist as the average temperature of the Earth would be a chilly -18° Celsius, rather than the present 15° Celsius.


3. The temperature increases, sea level rises and icebergs are melting.

4. Yes, Greenhouse effect increases

5. This video tells us that global warming exists. He is currently climbing the greenhouse effect. That hurts us. Also many people believe it is panic but it is actually true. Because the humans are going pollution global warming of the Earth.

THE BIG QUESTION:
What can we do to stop global warming? Suggest five ideas.
 
-Reduce pollution gases companies

-Use renewable energy
-Use public transportation.
-Using the car less
-We can use low consumption light bulbs

VIDEO and AUDACITY

 

By: Marta Oliver, Laia Ramírez and Paula Corominas

Speaking unit 8 - Help when there's a problem

Núria - Paula, whats happend? Are you OK?

Paula - No, I've cut my arm. 

Núria - How did that happen?

Paula - It was a accident. I fell while I was playing basketball. 

Núria -  Oh, right. Have you cleand it?

Paula - Yes, I have, but it hurts. 

Núria - Do you need help?

Paula - No, I think it'll be OK.

Núria -  Mmm. Maybe you need to see a doctor

Speaking unit 7 - Talk about plans and arrangements

Núria - Paula...Paula!

Paula - Yes? Oh, hi, Núria. 

Núria - Are ypu doing anything this evening?

Paula - No, nothing special. Why?

Núria - I'm going to a basketball match if you're interested.

Paula - Yes, great. What time does it start?

Núria - It's on at eight o'clock at the sports centre.

Paula -  OK. Shall I meet you outside at about seven thirty?

Núria - Yeah, OK. I'll see you there.

Paula - See you later, Núria.

Writing unit 9 - Write an email to an internet forum

THINK AND PLAN:

    a) PROBLEMS. Young people spend all their time hanging around on the       street. There are sometimes problems with vandalism ang graffiti.

    b) SOLUTION. A youth café

    c) CAUSES. There isn't anywhere for young people to go. There aren't any facilities for them. 

    d) MY AREA. South London. 

WRITING:

Hello!

My name's Paula Corominas and I live in South London in England. I like the area where I live, so I want to improve it. 

In my opinion there isn't anywhere for young people to go anf there aren't any facilities for them. As a result, young people spend all their time hanging around on the street. There are sometimes problems with vandalism and graffiti. I think the cocucil should do something about this. I'm sure they must have some land which local people can use for a youth café. 

Paula Corminas. 

Writing unit 7 - Write a formal letter

Dear Sir or Madam,

I am the manager of club is ''Banyoles DESFILA". I am writing to you because we are planning a big parade in Spain, and we are looking for sponsors.
The parade will take place in October. People who love the parade will be at Banyoles in Spain for this event. Each person must be prepared for a competition and the judges will choose the best. I think your Clothing company is good publicity.
If you pace, please contact me. If you company needs more information about the parade call me.

See you leter.


Paula Cormonas.

The Titanic - a tragic story

100 years after the Titanic tragedy, the world's most famous ship still fascinates us. This April, discover the legend in the new 3D version of James Cameron's film Titanic. 

What was the Titanic?

The Titanic was the largest passenger ship in the world when it was built in 1912 in Belfast, Northern Ireland. It was like a floating town with passengers from all social classes. Third-class passengers paid $3 to $8 for a one-way ticket to America. First-class passengers paid $30.

Inside the Titanic

The Titanic was a luxury ship. Rich passengers paid $865 for a suite decorated in elegant styles. There was also the famous Grand Staircase, which is in the film Titanic too. 

The Titanic's destination

The Titanic's first voyage was from Southampon, in England, to New York City, USA. The ship left on 10 April 1912...but never arrived at her destination.

The tragedy 

On 14 April, four days after leaving Southampton, the Titanic was in the North Atlantic. The sea was calm but visibility was low. At 11.40 pm, a lookout saw a large iceberg near the ship. 37 seconds later, the Titanic hit the iceberg and water entered the ship. At first the passengers didn't panic...two hours and 40 minutes later, at 2.20 am, the Titanic sank...

Who died?

Of the 2,224 people on board, only 710 survived: there were not enough lifeboats. Most survivors were women, children and the rich: 60% of first-class passengers survived. But only 42% of second-class and less that 25% of third-class passengers survived. 

The last survivor.

The last survivor of the Titanic died in 2009, aged 96. Her name was Millvina Dean and she was two months old when she was rescured from the ship. 

Visit the Titanic

Visitors can learn about the Titanic and Belfast at a new visitor centre in Belfast, Northern Ireland. It's a giant building with four wings the shape of Titanic's hull. 

Titanic on film

The wreck of Titanic was found in 1985, about 4km under the sea. James Cameron made his 1997 film, Titanic, using real images of the wreck. It was the highestgrossing film of all time until Avatar (2009)

Speaking Unit 6: Speak about probability and the future.

Laia: Paula, can I ask you a question? I'm doing a survey.

Paula: Yes, if you like.

Laia: Right, the questions is, 'Do you think that the world will be a better place in the future?

Paula: Let me think...No, definitely not. I think it'll be a worse place. What about you?

Laia: I disagree whit you. I think it'll probably be a better place.

Paula: OK. What's the next question?

Laia: The next question is ...