6. Is the earth in danger? - Grammar

1.   If we didn’t want to pollute the air, we would drive electric cars.

If we didn't want to cut out the forests, we would use less paper.

If we created special parks for animals, we would teach hunters it’s wrong to kill animals.

2. If the cities had more trees/green areas, people would have more oxygen.

If the authorities improved public transport, people wouldn’t buy so many cars.

If people used bicycles, children would be able to play safely.

If people recycled things, it wouldn’t be so much rubbish everywhere.

If the authorities created more parks, the cities would be less polluted.

3. What would you do if you didn’t have an exam the next day?

What would you do if you weren't offer a job in Australia?

What would you do if you didn’t wake up and see a snake in your bedroom? What would you do if you didn’t meet your friend of childhood?

What would you do if you didn’t get too much change from a shop assistant? What would you do if you didn’t see somebody stealing something in a shop? What would you do if you didn’t borrow a friend’s car and broke one of the lights?

 

LISTENING

1.

1. earthquake; 2. fire; 3. flood; 4. drought; 5. avalanche;

2.

1. flood; 2. hurricane; 3. drought

3.

1. The water in the rivers rose higher and higher and there was the danger of floods.

2. Hurricanes are very strong winds that com from the sea.

3. Hurricane Andrew killed 15 people in Florida and destroyed thousands of buildings.

4. It was in the west of Africa. The winds changed directions and the sea did not receive any rain for six years.

5.   People and animals died because there wasn't enough water.

4.  

1. If an earthquake occurs when you are in school, you should leave the building when the earthquake starts, (true)

2.   If an earthquake occurs when you are at home, you should stand near a big table. (false)

3. The best way to leave the building during an earthquake is to get into a lift. (false)

4.   A good thing to do if you are outside during an earthquake is to stand in an open area, (true)