Match meanings 1–3 with A–D in the highlighted expressions in 7a. 1 a big difference? 2 a small difference? (2x) 3 exactly the same? Look at sentences 1–4 and add the highlighted expressions to A–D. 1 You’ll need to be slightly more careful in the hot sun. 2 Even at night it’s only marginally cooler in cities. 3 The fire season in California is starting a lot earlier these days. 4 In Vienna this summer was not quite as hot as the ones before. Think about these things in your country and in England. Make notes. ■■ climate and seasons winters: much colder in Austria than in England ■■ rivers and lakes, mountains, oceans or seas … ■■ extreme weather and storms Compare your ideas in groups. If you have been to England, do you agree? Example: A: Austrian winters are much colder than English winters, so people have far higher heating costs. B: Yes, and that is why people in Austria insulate their houses much better to keep out the cold. Think about advantages and disadvantages of living in different climates (e.g. a tropical climate or a moderate climate). Look at the two pictures and describe what you see. You should: ■■ describe ways of life in these climates. ■■ explain likely weather extremes that could occur. ■■ outline economic and environmental issues that might result from climate change. b as … as … C D 6 7 Winters are not as cold as 50 years ago. If it is as hot at night as during the day, … this can lead to heat-related illnesses. nearly almost just c 8 a b 9 Scientists say that extreme weather conditions are due to the way we treat our environment. People in the developed world use far too much of the world’s natural resources like drinking water and clean air and produce far too much waste and pollution. What is your opinion? You are going to listen to two people talking on a phone-in programme called Hot Debate. Who are they, and what are their points of view? Listen again. Answer the questions using two to four words. 1 Which extreme weather conditions are mentioned? 2 According to some experts, what might be the reason for global warming? 3 What consequences did the severe storms have? 4 Which were the hottest years since human records began? 5 How does Terry feel about climate change? 6 What does Terry suggest people should use less? 7 According to Pete, what has not changed in the last decade? 8 What does Pete think is the aim of environmentalists who warn of climate change? 9 How does the interviewer feel about Pete’s opinion? a Listening 10 41 2u84h6 b c floods, droughts, landslides, hurricanes 82 Language skills Extras Explore 7 Your environment Nur zu Prüfzwecken – Eigentum des Verlags öbv
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