39 Read part of a writing prompt and do the tasks below. WRITING 11 a Match the content points to the paragraphs below. There is one content point that is not addressed. Which one is it? a advise readers on how to protect the environment b explain what using less water means to you c comment on the importance of reducing waste d outline an environmental problem that really worries you e give your opinion on the statement above You have read this sentence on your social media site: “We can all help protect the environment by doing simple things like recycling waste, using less energy and water, planting trees, and eating less meat.” It inspires you to write an article/a blog post/a blog comment. 1 It’s interesting to read these lines and I fully agree with them. Of course, it’s important to save energy and water, to eat less meat and all that. But there’s one thing that shouldn’t be overlooked and that really worries me. It’s animal protection. Can we live without animals? No, we definitely can’t. To protect animals, we have to make sure they have clean water, enough food and a comfortable place to live. It’s important to learn about their habitats and to support organisations that work to save endangered animals. 2 Using less water means being careful of how much we use in our daily lives. It means taking small steps to reduce water waste and using the water we do need more efficiently. For example, instead of taking baths, we can try to take quick showers to save water. We can also turn off the water while brushing our teeth to avoid letting it run unnecessarily. By using less water, we can help conserve this valuable resource and ensure there is enough clean water for everyone. 3 You’re absolutely right. I agree that using less energy and saving water can easily be done by everyone. I can also go along with recycling stuff and being careful of what to dump, but I’m definitely not sure about the planting of trees. That’s easily said, but not so easy to do. In fact, only few people are wealthy enough to own big gardens where they can plant trees. What about the people living in dry countries where getting clean drinking water is a challenge? 4 To protect the environment, there are many things you can do! Why don’t you start by being mindful of your everyday actions? You can reduce waste by recycling and reusing items whenever possible. Save energy by turning off lights and devices when you’re not using them. Conserve water by taking shorter showers instead of long, hot baths. Last but not least, tell others about the importance of protecting the environment and inspire them to do the right thing. Remember, even small actions can make a big difference in protecting our planet! Find the answers to the questions below. 1 Which paragraphs would you use to write a blog comment? 2 Which paragraph addresses and involves the reader the most? 3 Which paragraph deals in detail with a problem that is not mentioned in the sentence above? 4 Which paragraph follows the PEEL strategy to a certain degree? b Nur zu Prüfzwecken – Eigentum des Verlags öbv
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