25 Listen to a conversation and answer the

questions.

1 The woman feels that children

A should be active.
B do not know what they want.
C should stop complaining.

D should discuss issues more.

2 Compared to the man, the woman is

A more positive.

B more dubious.
C more ashamed.

l) more responsible.

b. How should families encourage young children

to care for the environment?

26 (i) Listen to a talk about fake furs and answer the

questions.

1 Fake furs are popular because they

A are brightly coloured.

B have been around for some time.

C do not pretend to be real.

D feel good to wear.

2 Young people now seem to be

A interested in past style.

B supportive of PER.
C shopping at more expensive shops.
D less aware of fashion trends.

b. In what ways are animals exploited in todays

society? How does it make you feel?

27 (i) Listen to a report about a park in London and

answer the questions.

1 One reason why the Mudchute Is N

remarkable is because

A it is surrounded by the city.

B there are plenty of flowers.

C concrete had to be removed from the site.

D it was created by local people.

2 What makes it most important is that

A it gives children somewhere to play

B a farm has been established.
C help has been given by sponsors.
D it broadens children's horizons.

b. What is the importance of

parks for a city?

Speaking Part 3:The Environment

• global warming
• endangered species
• marine pollution

28 a.. Talk about the following question for about 2

minutes. Use the ideas in the prompt box if you
wish.

What are the greatest causes of concern
regarding the environment?

b. Comment briefly on what has been said. Is

there something you would like to add?

cc) Listen to a student talking about the same

question and take notes. How similar were his
ideas to yours?

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d. Talk about the following question for about 2

minutes. Use the ideas in the prompt box if you
wish.

How far do you agree with the statement
"we are a product of our environment"?

e. Comment briefly on what has been said. Is

there something you would like to add?

(il) Listen to a student talking about the same

question and take notes. How similar were his
Ideas to yours?

• the loneliness of cities
• natures calming effect
• differences in people's temperament

h. Listen to two students discussing question 1

above. Whose ideas are closest to what you
said? Which of the two students is more
successful? Why? Think about

• grammatical accuracy • breadth of vocabulary
• pronunciation • facilitating interactivity

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g. Discuss the following questions together.

i How can people be convinced to leave the city and

return to the countryside?

2 Are the world's governments doing enough to

protect the environment?

3 What can we do to protect the environment in our

everyday lives?

4 How important is it to be environmentally aware?

5 How strict should penalties for polluting the

environment be?

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