Explore speaking: A greener alternative? Topic area: Environment Focus: Presenting an eco-product/green lifestyles Situation: You are an intern at a company selling electronic bikes. Your company has a stand at the GreenTech fair, where you give a short presentation for interested customers. Individual long turn (4–5 minutes): You should: ■■ describe the product ■■ point out the special offer your company has for customers at the fair ■■ argue the advantages of individualised but green transport Interaction (5–8 minutes): At the green tech fair you start chatting to one of the other interns and compare your experiences with ‘green’ products. You should: ■■ discuss 2–3 examples of ‘green living’ ■■ analyse the reaction of companies to this new trend ■■ assess whether your generation is more environment-conscious than your parents’ 0 Beth Willis’ diet A consists of vegetables and fruit only. B includes meat from time to time. C avoids all animal products. D includes dairy products. 1 In 2021 a person in an OECD country consumed an average of A more than 2 kilos of meat per week. B around 4.6 kilos of meat per week. C around 72 kilos of meat per year. D more than 100 kilos of meat per year. 2 Beth says the way cattle is raised and kept A is cruel and inhumane. B contributes to global warming. C leads to the destruction of European forests. D prevents the production of soy and wheat. 3 Beth thinks that in order to fight climate change A only governments can take action. B reducing meat consumption isn’t enough. C individual action is called for. D we should stop wasting water. 4 According to Beth A there have been some ineffective attempts to reduce meat consumption at national level. B many people don’t want to eat meat anymore. C some governments and agencies encourage the reduction of meat consumption. D British hospitals provide vegetarian meals only. 5 The diet recommended by EAT-Lancet A is strictly vegan. B works exactly the same in different countries. C cuts out all meat. D is good for both humans and the environment. 32 106 Language skills Extras Explore 8 Saving the world Nur zu Prüfzwecken – Eigentum des Verlags öbv
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