INGLÊS

 Roteiro de estudos -    English -      2ªs séries 

 Profª  Dulce Angélica Braga       20-03-2020                                  

                                                         Language for Learning

                                                       (Functions & Structures)

• Cognate words

• Superlative - the most / est:

Ex.  : Air pollution is the fourth greatest overall risk factor for human health.

Functions :

– According to ...

– I want to add on to what you said.

– Could you tell me more about....

– I agree /disagree with .... because...

– I think ... because...

– What do you think about the idea that...

– I have a question for .

– I didn’t hear you well, could you please repeat what you said?

Language through Learning:

(Incidental & Revisited (Recycled)     Language During the Lesson)

• ride a bike

• walk

• plant tree

• atmosphere

• Agricultural practices

• Waste management

• Household energy

• Industry

• Energy supply

                                                   WHAT IS AIR  POLLUTION?

Air pollution is the effect caused by concentrations of solids, liquids or gases in the air that have a negative impact on the surrounding environment and people.    There are many pollutants and they may occur naturally (from dust, wildfires and volcanoes) or from human activity, be visible or invisible, emit an odour or be odourless.  Various air pollutants can stay in the atmosphere from minutes to years and, while often considered a local issue, may have a range that is local, national, regional or global.   Air pollution is often understood as an urban issue and it is true that cities concentrate economic activity and demand for energy services, and, so, tend to experience the most harmful concentrations of air pollution.  The precise mix of pollutants and the severity of the health impacts are different from Paris to Delhi, Los Angeles to Lagos, Beijing to Mexico City, but all have air quality that reduces life expectancy. Air pollution does not stop at the city gate: the sources are widespread, sometimes rural in nature and, although some pollutants disperse only locally, others travel large distances in the atmosphere and have regional and global impacts.   Many of the world’s poorest communities are heavily exposed to toxic fumes when cooking, or heating and lighting their homes.

                                                  Questions

a) In your opinion, which is the most aggressive and the most harmless air pollutant?

b) What is the main air pollutant in your city? Why?

c) Do you know what actions in your city are meant to minimize this problem?

d) What can people do to reduce air pollution in the city?

                                              Text production

Write a text about air pollution.