The Climate Crisis
Section A — Climate Change
المفردات في سياقها
| Word | Meaning | Example |
|---|---|---|
| greenhouse gas | a gas that traps heat in the atmosphere | The text uses greenhouse gas in a meaningful context. |
| emission | gas released into the air | The text uses emission in a meaningful context. |
| drought | a long period with little rain | The text uses drought in a meaningful context. |
| mitigation | action that reduces climate change | The text uses mitigation in a meaningful context. |
| adaptation | adjustment to climate effects | The text uses adaptation in a meaningful context. |
قاعدة اللغة
Cause and effect: because/because of introduce causes; therefore/as a result introduce effects; future forms express plans and predictions.
Correct example: Temperatures rise because emissions trap heat.
قراءة قصيرة أصلية
The Climate Crisis affects choices in everyday life. A student examines information, compares different viewpoints, and looks for evidence before making a decision. The result shows that responsible action can improve both individual well-being and the wider community.
فهم وتحليل
الفكرة الرئيسة هي أن الاختيار الواعي يعتمد على المعلومات والأدلة، ثم يؤدي إلى أثر يمكن تفسيره. نفرّق بين الحقيقة الصريحة في النص والاستنتاج الذي تدعمه الحقيقة.
نموذج كتابة
A clear paragraph begins with a topic sentence. It then gives a reason, evidence or an example, and explains the result. The final sentence returns to the main idea.
أخطاء شائعة
- ترجمة الكلمة دون النظر إلى سياق الجملة.
- اختيار زمن الفعل من كلمة منفردة بدل ترتيب الأحداث.
- ذكر رأي دون دليل من النص.
- كتابة جمل منفصلة بلا رابط سبب أو نتيجة.
Practice Questions
1. Choose the meaning of “greenhouse gas”.
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Answer: a gas that traps heat in the atmosphere
greenhouse gas means a gas that traps heat in the atmosphere.
2. Choose the meaning of “emission”.
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Answer: gas released into the air
emission means gas released into the air.
3. Choose the meaning of “drought”.
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Answer: a long period with little rain
drought means a long period with little rain.
4. Choose the meaning of “mitigation”.
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Answer: action that reduces climate change
mitigation means action that reduces climate change.
5. Choose the sentence that correctly applies this unit’s grammar rule.
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Answer: Temperatures rise because emissions trap heat.
The unit rule is: Cause and effect: because/because of introduce causes; therefore/as a result introduce effects; future forms express plans and predictions.
6. Correct the error: “Temperatures rise because of emissions trap heat.”.
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Answer: Temperatures rise because emissions trap heat.
Apply this rule: Cause and effect: because/because of introduce causes; therefore/as a result introduce effects; future forms express plans and predictions.
7. Write one correct English sentence about The Climate Crisis using the grammar rule taught in this lesson.
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Answer: Model: People Temperatures rise because emissions trap heat. when they understand the issue.
Any accurate sentence that applies this rule is acceptable: Cause and effect: because/because of introduce causes; therefore/as a result introduce effects; future forms express plans and predictions.
8. What is the main idea of the reading passage about “The Climate Crisis”?
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Answer: The passage explains The Climate Crisis through a real choice and its effects.
The repeated focus is the choice, its evidence, and its effect.
9. Complete this evidence sentence about “The Climate Crisis” with an accurate verb: “The information must be ______ before we accept the claim.”
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Answer: verified / checked
A claim needs reliable evidence before acceptance.
10. State one fact from the passage about “The Climate Crisis” and one inference supported by that fact.
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Answer: Model: The student compares evidence before acting (fact); therefore, the decision is reasoned rather than impulsive (inference).
A fact is explicit; an inference is a conclusion supported by it.
11. Which sentence uses “adaptation” correctly?
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Answer: The discussion showed adaptation in a clear context.
The sentence uses adaptation as a noun or concept in a meaningful context.
12. Write a 35–50 word English response explaining one cause and one effect connected with The Climate Crisis. Use one vocabulary item from the lesson.
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Answer: Model: One important cause is the pressure people experience when making choices. As a result, their well-being and behaviour may change. Understanding greenhouse gas helps them examine evidence and choose a more responsible response.
The response needs a clear cause, a clear effect, and accurate lesson vocabulary.