Unit 7Lesson 1Activity Book page 40
Vocabulary
1. Match the types of climate and their descriptions. Which one can you see in the photo?
Answers:
1 b
2 c
3 e
4 a
5 f
GRAMMAR
2. Join the sentences with a relative pronoun.
Answers:
1- This is the book which / that my teacher wants me to read.
2- That’s the boy whose mother is a teacher.
3- That’s the primary school where I spent five years.
4- Alia’s the girl who always gets top marks.
5- This is the pen which / that I always use to write exams.
3. Join the sentence parts (1–5) and (a–e) using the correct relative pronouns from the box.
Answers:
1- e. I’ve been to a country where there’s a monsoon climate.
2- b. Where’s the book which Taleb lent me?
3- a. That’s the man whose daughter has memorised the whole Qur’an.
4- c. July is the month when people go on holiday.
5- d. That’s the teacher who helped me with my school project.
4. Complete the sentences with your own ideas. Work in pairs and discuss your ideas.
Answers:
Students’ own answers
VOCABULARY
5. Listen to Jordan’s weather forecast, and then complete the sentences.
1- In Amman, the weather tomorrow is expected to be cold So, put on your jackets everyone!
2- Don’t forget your umbrellas tomorrow! There will be some clouds and light rain in Amman.
3- It will be a little hotter in Aqaba, with lots of sun So, why don't you go out and enjoy the nice weather?
4- For those who live in Jerash, be careful tomorrow! A strong wind is on its way there!
6. Complete the sentences about climate change with the words from the box.
How the world’s climate is changing
● The (1) temperature is rising all the time, and Earth is becoming hotter.
● Melting ice causes a rise in (2) sea levels .
● (3) Greenhouse gases in the world’s (4) atmosphere lead to (5) global warming.
● Long periods without rain are called (6) droughts They can cause damage to (7) crops .
WRITING
7. Read Hamid’s notes to find out how the kind of food we eat affects the environment. Then, answer the question below.
Students’ own answers
Lessons 5+6
Activity Book pages 42 and 43
Reading
8. Read the text and answer the questions.
1. Why are the islands of Tuvalu under threat?
The islands of Tuvalu are under threat because the sea level is rising every year, and the islands are just above the surface of the ocean.
2. What will happen to the islands if global warming continues?
If global warming continues, the islands will disappear completely.
3. How do tropical storms affect the island?
Tropical storms cause floods, which turn the whole villages into lakes.
4. What is the effect of flooding on people’s food supply?
Flooding causes scarcity in food supplies for people.
5. What are the two options that the Tuvalan people have?
The Tuvalan people can either stay in Tuvalu and live in danger of food scarcity, or leave Tuvalu, the only home they have.
9. Write a short paragraph suggesting solutions to reduce global warming. Use the words from the box below.
Answers:
Students’ own answers.
WRITING: A DESCRIPTION OF A COUNTRY'S CLIMATE
10. Choose one of the following types of climate to research. Which country has this kind of climate?
Make notes about the weather in the country you are going to research.
● How many different seasons are there?
● What is the weather like in each season?
● What crops do people grow there?
● How have people and animals adapted to the climate?
Answers:
Students’ own answers.
11. Now write a description of the country’s climate and conditions.
Answers:
Students’ own answers.