Lesson 12 Exercise Title: Discussing Environmental Issues
Subtitle: Lesson 12 Exercise
Presented by: Fatima
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Grammar Focus

Choose the correct relative pronoun

1. The park, __________ is located in the city center, is a popular spot for tourists.

2. The activist __________ started the campaign is working on a new project.


Answers

1. The park, which is located in the city center, is a popular spot for tourists.

2. The activist who started the campaign is working on a new project.

Vocabulary

Match the vocabulary with the correct definition

1. Pollution

2. Renewable Energy


Answers

1. Pollution
  The presence of harmful substances in the environment

2. Renewable Energy
  Energy from sources that are not depleted when used

Practice

1. Discuss the following questions in pairs or groups. Use relative clauses to expand your answers.

Questions:

a. What environmental issues affect your community?

b. What are some solutions to reduce pollution in your city?

c. How can individuals contribute to protecting the environment?

2. Write a short paragraph about an environmental issue in your country, using both defining and non-defining relative clauses.


1. Example Answers:

Air pollution, which is caused by traffic and factories, is a big problem here.

We need to reduce plastic waste, which contributes to ocean pollution.

2. Example Paragraph:

In our city, deforestation, which has been happening for years, is causing serious environmental damage. The forest, which covers a large area, is home to many endangered species.