Lesson 1 : Environmental Issues (環境問題)
▮ Explanatory Text:
Environmental issues like pollution and global warming are big challenges. We need to protect our planet for future generations. Talking about these issues raises awareness and can inspire action.
▮ Common Phrases:
I am worried about…
We should…
It’s important to…
One solution is…
We can make a difference by…
▮ Example Sentences:
I am worried about plastic pollution.
We should recycle more.
It’s important to save water.
One solution is using renewable energy.
We can make a difference by recycling more and reducing waste to help protect the environment.
▮ Questions
- Why are you worried about environmental issues, and which issue concerns you the most?
This question encourages participants to express their personal concerns regarding environmental issues, allowing for a discussion on various topics such as pollution, global warming, deforestation, etc.
- In what ways do you think we should address the problem of plastic pollution?
This prompts participants to think about and discuss specific actions or policies that could be implemented to tackle the issue of plastic pollution, drawing on the common phrase “We should…”
- Why do you believe it’s important to save water, and how can individuals contribute to this effort?
This question invites participants to reflect on the importance of water conservation and to share practical tips or strategies that people can adopt in their daily lives.
- Can you think of a solution using renewable energy that could help combat global warming?
Here, participants are asked to consider renewable energy solutions as a way to mitigate global warming, encouraging them to apply the idea that “One solution is…”
- How can we make a difference in protecting the environment through our daily actions?
This final question challenges participants to think about how the collective actions of individuals can have a positive impact on the environment, inspired by the phrase “We can make a difference by…”
▮ Discussion Instructions:
Discuss an environmental issue you are concerned about.
