Unit 5: Environment

LEARNING OBJECTIVES

Watch and listen: Watch and understand a video about volcanoes
Listening skills: Understand explanations; listen for counter-arguments
Speaking skills: Link ideas; talk about advantages and disadvantages
Speaking task: Argue for or against building a new shopping centre

UNLOCK YOUR KNOWLEDGE

Work with a partner. Discuss the questions below.

1. Name some alternative sources of energy.
2. Are they common in your country?
3. What are the pros and cons of alternative sources of energy?