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II. SKILLS
Listening
1. Listen to a conversation between Nick and Ann. What are they talking about? 🎧
A. The effect of greenhouse gas emissions on climate
B. Ways to reduce greenhouse gas emissions
C. Ways to build green plants
2. Listen again. Decide whether the following statements are true (T) or false (F). 🎧
| T | F | |
| 1. Our planet is not as warm as usual. | ||
| 2. Methane emissions from cows can be changed into usable energy. | ||
| 3. Methane emissions will increase as a result of population growth. | ||
| 4. Scientists think that green oceans can't reduce the amount of CO2. | ||
| 5. The NZT project involves the transport and storage of CO2. |
Speaking
Work in groups. Discuss if the following technologies mentioned in the Listening can be used in Viet Nam. Think about how they can help slow global warming.
- Turning methane emissions from cows into energy
- Growing plants in the ocean
- Keeping CO, in storage sites
Reading
1. Read the text and choose the best title for it.
A. Youth activities in ASEAN
B. A forum for ASEAN Youth
C. ASEAN Youth Forum (AYF)
ASEAN Youth Forum (AYF) is a programme for young people in ASEAN, which allows them to express their opinions and fight for their right to live in a sustainable and caring regional community. Its members regularly hold meetings and workshops to discuss the problems facing young people in ASEAN and how to address them. AYF also organises Youth: Open Space- an online space for young Southeast Asians to meet, connect, share and talk about current issues such as climate change, health, education, technology and online security.
Over the past decade, AYF has had meetings in all ASEAN countries. It has connected thousands of young leaders from Southeast Asia, who meet to discuss and suggest strategies for making ASEAN a better community. These conferences aim to improve young people's leadership skills and strengthen regional unity.
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2. Read the text again and answer each question below with no more than THREE words.
1. In what kind of community do young people in ASEAN want to live?
2. What do AYF members regularly have?
3. What's the name of their online platform?
4. In which countries has AYF had meetings?
5. What do the AYF conferences aim to strengthen?
Writing
Write a proposal (120-150 words) to Youth: Open Space for a youth event to slow climate change in ASEAN countries. Use the following notes and outline to help you.
Title: ASEAN GREEN WEEK
Place: In ASEAN countries
Time: The first week of August/every year
Duration: One week
Participants: Young people in all ASEAN countries
Activities: - cycling or going to school or work by public transport
- planting trees
- organising clean-up events in the community
Goals: - to reduce the amount of carbon dioxide
- to raise young people's awareness of environmental protection
Benefits: - healthier lifestyles
- a cleaner environment
Title:
To: Youth: Open Space
Time:
Prepared by:
Introduction: Climate change is a serious problem in ASEAN because it is one of the regions most affected by it. We'd like to organise an ASEAN Green Week to help slow climate change in ASEAN countries.
Details about the event:
Goals and benefits:
Conclusion: We really hope you will consider our proposal as we think that climate change is a pressing issue in ASEAN that needs to be solved as soon as possible.
