Read and translate the text and answer the questions The Earth's climate is changing

Most scientists and governments agree that the Earth's climate is changing. It is getting warmer. Some changes are natural. But people are changing the climate in many ways too. Here are two examples:

1. We are changing the air. We are adding carbon dioxide and other greenhouse gases to the air. These gases change the Earth's climate. Now there is too much of these greenhouse gases in the atmosphere. So the Earth is warming too quickly. Many countries are making plans to reduce greenhouse gases. What are greenhouse gases? The Earth's atmosphere contains gases. Some gases help keep the Earth warm. They are called greenhouse gases. For example: carbon dioxide (CO2). Greenhouse gases trap heat in the atmosphere. They are like the glass in a greenhouse. The Earth would be very cold without these gases.

2. We are changing the land. These changes affect the Earth's climate. For example, we are cutting down trees and burning forests. How do trees affect climate? They remove carbon dioxide from the air.

How is climate change affecting us now? Scientists see changes in many places. For example, air and ocean temperatures are rising. Scientists are predicting many changes for the future. Many changes will be bad. For example: There may be more storms, floods, droughts, forest fires and insects in Canada. There may be less water in our lakes. Sea level will rise. Water will flood areas in some countries. Millions of people may have to leave their homes.

Conversation Questions Environment

1) What are the three most famous natural wonders in your country?

2) What does “the power of nature” mean? How powerful is nature?

3) What natural wonders are in danger from climate change?

4) How many types of natural disaster can you name? Which is the worst?

5) What natural disasters are common in your country?

6) What is the best / worst natural disaster movie you have seen?

7) What do you think about people who follow tornadoes around to get data, video and photographs?

8) What are some of the most serious environmental problems?

9) What are five things you can do to help the environment?

10) What are five things governments can do to help the environment?

11) What is your opinion on climate change?

12) Which countries cause the most pollution?

13) How will our children be affected by climate change?

14) What kinds of technologies do you know of that might help stop environmental problems?

15) Where will we get our energy when we run out of oil?

16) What will happen if we keep polluting the environment?

17) Should cars be banned from city, town and village centers? Why or why not?

18) What government and private campaigns are there in your country to protect and improve the environment?

19) “Don’t knock the weather; nine-tenths of the people couldn’t start a conversation if it didn’t change once in a while.” What do you think of this quote?

20) Anthony J. D’Angelo said, “Wherever you go, no matter what the weather, always bring your own sunshine.” What does it mean? Do you agree or disagree?