2d: Keep it green!

A. Complete the sentences and the crossword.

1. The journey to the village by the sea took three hours.

2. You can calculate your carbon footprint on this website.

3. Global warming is caused mainly by greenhouse gases.

4. The plants should be watered regularly. Don’t let the soil become too dry.

5. Air pollution has become worse in the last decade.

6. We must take measures to protect the wildlife in this area.

7. A large amount of carbon dioxide is produced when fuel is burnt.

8. My mobile isn’t working. I need to charge it.

B. Look at the pictures and the prompts and write sentences. Use should/shouldn’t.

1. we / throw / rubbish / street

We shouldn't throw rubbish in the street.

2. recycle / any of the rubbish /?

Should we recycle any of the rubbish?

3. firefighters / put out / fire

The firefighters should put out fire.

4. students / plant / new trees / soon

Students should plant new trees soon.

C. Read the dialogue below about an Environment Day organised at the Springfield Youth Centre.

Complete the blanks with should/shouldn’t and the verbs in brackets.

Mr Brown: OK, boys. Let’s think about different ideas to get ‘greener’ here at the youth centre.

Adam: Maybe we (1) should put (put) recycling bins in the youth centre to recycle paper, cans and plastic bottles.

Bill: We also have an old TV that’s not working. We (2) shouldn't throw (throw) it in the rubbish bin. We should recycle (3) (recycle) it.

Mr Brown: Excellent. Any other ideas?

Lee: I know! We (4) should do (do) arts and crafts with recycled materials. We should also reuse (5) (also / reuse) things instead of buying new ones.

Mr Brown: What about your old books, PC games and gadgets?

Brad: We (6) shouldn't throw (throw) anything away. We (7) should exchange (exchange) them. for something else.

Mr Brown: Good idea! We (8) should do (do) this once a month.

D. Read the problems below and write what the people should/shouldn’t do, as in the example.

1. People should recycle rubbish.

2. People shouldn't use their cars so much. They should use public transport or walk.

3. Governments should not allow people to cut down trees. They should organise tree-planting days.

4. The mayor should move the factory away from the city. He should also organise a clean-up day.