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Ecological Footprints

This resource provides upper-intermediate students with essential vocabulary related to ecological footprints and environmental discussions. Words such as "inevitable," "wasteful," and "sustainable" are explored, alongside common phrases for giving opinions and clarifying positions. Students will learn to express their thoughts on climate change, legality, and personal responsibility regarding the environment. By engaging in discussions about car usage versus public transport, learners will develop their language skills in a meaningful context.

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Ecological Footprints

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  1. Ecological Footprints The Warehouse Madrid Upper Intermediate Class

  2. Vocabulary Words • Inevitable • Damaging • Disturbing • Wasteful • Moral • Ethical • Legal • Sustainable • Justifiable • I think that climate change is inevitable. • I find horror movies disturbing. • Throwing out food is wasteful. • Riding a motorcycle without a helmet is illegal.

  3. Giving Opinions • It’d be much better if….(past simple) • I just don’t’ think it’s right that… • One argument in favour of ------- is that … • I think people should … (be able to/have the right to/be allowed to)

  4. Clarifying your positions • No, that’s not what I’m trying to say. • What I meant was … • No, that’s not what I meant. • All I’m saying is that…

  5. Giving the opposite opinion • Maybe, but I don’t see how ---- can… • Fair enough, but I still think that … • Yes, but then again, … • Well, some people would argue that …

  6. Giving yourself time to think • That’s an interesting point. • I’ve never really thought about that. • Um, let me think. • It’s hard to say.

  7. #6 • I think people should leave their cars at home more often. • Maybe, but I don’t see how you can ask everyone to give up their cars. • No, that’s not what I’m trying to say. What I mean is people should use public transport if they can. • Fair enough, but I still think a lot of people prefer to drive. • All I’m saying is that cars are a big environmental problem. • Yes, but then again, public transport is often more expensive. • I know but it’d be better if we thought about how much transport costs the planet, not just ourselves. • That’s an interesting point. I ‘ve never really though about that.

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