The key answer of exercise 2
The key to exercise solutions in chapter Vocabulary Extension Unit 3 for the textbook Identity B1+ with authors Elizabeth Sharman from Oxford University Press
Question
In pairs. Do the activities.
Answer
Q.1
- Problems: Drought, famine, forest fire, habitat destruction, landslide, oil spill, overfishing, pesticides / chemicals, polar ice caps (melting).
- Solutions: Compost, genetically modified (GM) food, hydroelectric power, nuclear power, organic food.
- Other: Coal.
Q.2
Environmental problems caused by man include drought (often exacerbated by human activities such as deforestation and overuse of water resources), famine (often due to poor resource management and distribution), forest fire (often ignited by human activities like arson or careless behavior), habitat destruction (resulting from urbanization, deforestation, and land clearing for agriculture), oil spill (caused by human error or negligence in the oil industry), overfishing (due to excessive exploitation of marine resources), pesticides / chemicals (used in agriculture and industry, causing pollution and harming ecosystems), and polar ice caps melting (due to human-induced climate change).
Q.3
Natural disasters among the listed words include drought, forest fire, landslide, and polar ice caps melting.
Q.4
Predictions about the future using these words:
- Continued reliance on coal and oil may exacerbate environmental problems such as air and water pollution, contributing to climate change.
- Overfishing could lead to the collapse of marine ecosystems and a decline in seafood availability.
- Continued use of pesticides and chemicals may harm biodiversity and human health.
- The melting of polar ice caps may lead to rising sea levels, impacting coastal communities and ecosystems.
- Increased adoption of organic food and composting methods may promote sustainable agriculture and reduce reliance on chemical inputs.
- Expansion of genetically modified (GM) food production could address food security issues but may also raise concerns about environmental and health impacts.
- Greater investment in renewable energy sources like hydroelectric and nuclear power could mitigate climate change and reduce dependence on fossil fuels.
- Efforts to protect habitats and prevent forest fires may help preserve biodiversity and mitigate natural disaster risks.
- Awareness and action on environmental conservation and sustainability may play a crucial role in shaping a more resilient and equitable future.