Урок-гра "Eco-Awareness", 11 клас

Eco-Awareness. Workshop-Game

📖 Vocabulary List: Eco-Awareness Екологічні терміни (Eco-Terms)Sustainability [səˌsteɪnəˈbɪləti] — сталий розвиток. Carbon footprint [ˈkɑːrbən ˈfʊtprɪnt] — вуглецевий слід. Renewable energy [rɪˈnuːəbl ˈenərdʒi] — відновлювана енергія. Biodegradable [ˌbaɪəʊdɪˈɡreɪdəbl] — біорозкладний. Consumerism [kənˈsuːmərɪzəm] — споживацтво. Single-use plastics [ˈsɪŋɡl juːs ˈplæstɪks] — одноразовий пластик. Fast fashion [fæst ˈfæʃn] — "швидка мода" (дешевий масовий одяг). Circular economy [ˈsɜːrkjələr ɪˈkɒnəmi] — циркулярна (замкнена) економіка. Greenwashing [ˈɡriːnwɒʃɪŋ] — грінвошинг (нечесний еко-піар). Eco-awareness [ˈiːkəʊ əˈweənəs] — екологічна свідомість. Fossil fuels [ˈfɒsl ˈfjuːəlz] — викопне паливо (нафта, вугілля). Zero-waste [ˈzɪərəʊ weɪst] — "нуль відходів" (споживання без сміття).

Слова-зв'язки (Linking Words)However [haʊˈevər] — проте / однак. Nevertheless [ˌnevəðəˈles] — тим не менш. Furthermore [ˌfɜːðəˈmɔːr] — крім того / більше того. Moreover [mɔːrˈəʊvər] — до того ж. Consequently [ˈkɒnsɪkwəntli] — як наслідок. Therefore [ˈðeəfɔːr] — тому / з цієї причини. Actually / In fact [ˈæktʃuəli / ɪn fækt] — насправді / фактично. From my perspective [frəm maɪ pəˈspektɪv] — з моєї точки зору.

Dialogue 1: The Fashion Revolution. Oliver: "Your new collection looks great. However, have you considered the environmental impact of using polyester?" Mr. Rossi (Designer): "It's cheap and popular. Why change it?" Oliver: "In fact, fast fashion is the second largest polluter in the world. Therefore, if you switch to biodegradable fabrics, you will attract more loyal customers." Mr. Rossi: "That's an interesting point. Consequently, it might improve my brand's reputation."

Dialogue 2: The Plastic-Free Cafeteria. Sophie: "I love your coffee. Nevertheless, I see a lot of single-use plastics in the trash bins here." Ms. Miller (Owner): "Plastic straws and cups are just more convenient for us." Sophie: "On the other hand, they destroy the ocean. To promote a sustainable lifestyle, why don't you offer a discount for people with their own cups?" Ms. Miller: "Actually, it might save me money in the long run. Let's try it!"

Dialogue 3: The Smart Commute. Lucas: "Dad, do we really need to drive to the store? Moreover, it's only 500 meters away." Mr. Brown: "It’s faster and more comfortable than walking." Lucas: "From my perspective, burning fossil fuels for such short trips is unnecessary. Besides, we should walk to reduce our carbon footprint." Mr. Brown: "You're right. As a result, we’ll take the bikes and get some exercise too."

Dialogue 4: The Digital Clean-up. Emma: "My phone storage is full! In addition to old photos, I have 5,000 unread emails." Noah: "You should delete them. The thing is, digital waste is a real problem because data centers consume so much electricity." Emma: "I never thought about that. So, does deleting an email really save energy?" Noah: "Definitely. Furthermore, cleaning your cloud storage is the easiest way to improve your personal energy efficiency."

Dialogue 5: The "Green" Supermarket. Chloe: "I’m worried about all this packaging. Specifically, the amount of plastic in the fruit section." Mr. Schmidt (Manager): "Most products come pre-packaged. Unfortunately, we can't change that easily." Chloe: "Nevertheless, you could start a zero-waste section. By doing so, you support a circular economy and help the planet." Mr. Schmidt: "Overall, it’s a great idea. I'll discuss it with the owner."