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142 Climate 11 LANGUAGE SKILLS EXPLORE EXTRAS How could you use these words in sentences 1–6 to express the same meanings? justification  difference  sense  worth  point  nothing  achieve Example: 1 There’s nothing we can do to prevent global warming. You have come across the blog posts on the right. You decide to reply to either Leo or Mike. In your blog comment, you should:   describe the current environmental situation.   present ideas to fight global warming.   express your opinion on the Earth’s future. Write around 250 words.  Writing guide, Blog , p. 178. c Leo McArthur 2 March, 3.55 pm The end is nigh! Today’s society is ever more irresponsible and selfish, so the world as we know it is unlikely to survive! Mike Davidson 13 April, 11.37 am No need to worry! We are better informed than ever about the harm we do to the planet, so there is real hope for humanity! WRITIng 25 The Doomsday debate Which highlighted adjectives in 24a mean: a it has no purpose? b it’s possible to do it? c there’s no good reason to do it? b d we really must do it? e it’s certain to happen? f it’s a good idea? You are going to listen to part of a radio discussion about the book The Vanishing Face of Gaia by scientist James Lovelock. 1 What do you think this title means? 2 What do you think it says about James Lovelock’s view of climate change? Listen to the discussion. 1 Which of these opinions does the book express? a   Global warming is irreversible. b   Humans are not responsible for causing climate change. c   Humans caused climate change without realising what they were doing. d   It’s now impossible to slow down climate change 2 Why do you think Moira laughs? Which sentences best match James Lovelock’s point of view? 1 Global warming is now inevitable . 2 It’s absolutely crucial that we reduce CO 2 emissions over the next 50 years. 3 Using low-energy light bulbs is pointless . 4 It would be quite feasible to reverse global warming if we act soon. 5 The amount of money which we invest in wind power isn’t really justified . 6 It’s certainly worthwhile holding conferences on climate change. a LIsTEnIng 23 TCD  3/11    b a LanguagE FOcus 24 Saying if actions are justified Nur zu Prüfzwecken – Eigentum des Verlags öbv