Prime Time 7/8, Writing, Arbeitsheft

65 15.5 Guided writing Turning a description into an argument Use the picture of the previous exercise and the sentences which you have written to describe what you can see and turn them into a paragraph which explains the consequences of climate change. Take the description and argument below as an example. Description Argument Two polar bears try to find food on a small patch of ice. In the background there is a pile of wood which is quite high. Next to it there are pieces of rusty metal structures which seem to be parts of ships or factories. In many parts of the Arctic the situation is so bad that polar bears can hardly find food for themselves and for their cubs. They might be huge in size, but ultimately they are as vulnerable as any living creature on earth. In addition, the environment is highly polluted with relics from old ships that litter the beaches, the natural habitat of polar bears. The consequences of climate change in the Arctic are primarily that … . 15.6 Writing prompt Report: Awareness of climate change in the US For a school-wide project you have been asked to report on the views of US Americans on climate change. You decide to use the data below. 4  5  How strongly do you feel each of the following emotions when you think about the issue of global warming? Interested Very Moderately October 2017 Base: Americans 18+ No answer Not very Not at all Disgusted Helpless Angry Afraid Hopeful Outraged 0% 24% 22% 15% 16% 15% 43% 34% 28% 20% 1 2 2 2 2 2 2 12% 16% 23% 19% 20% 22% 22% 25% 26% 28% 28% 39% 32% 37% 37% 32% 33% 14% 7% 50% 100% (www.climatecommunication.yale.edu) In your report you should: • present the data • discuss reasons for these views • suggest what could be done to raise awareness of this issue Divide your report into sections and give them headings . Write around 400 words. Nur zu Prüfzwecken – Eigentum des Verlags öbv