Smart Course B2 - Week 11 Class 22 Reading

​Climate Change
Reading Activity

In the near future, by the year 2050:

More than a third of the world's plant and animal species will be facing extinction. The Arctic Sea will witness the complete melting of its ice every summer, leading to the demise of iconic species like polar bears. Glaciers, such as those on Mount Kilimanjaro, will have vanished entirely.

Looking ahead to the mid-term, by the year 2100:

Sea levels will have risen significantly, ranging from 16cm to 69cm. This rise will render low-lying regions like the Maldives uninhabitable. The frequency of coastal storms and tsunamis will have doubled, posing grave threats to coastal communities worldwide. Cities in Northern Europe, such as Paris and London, will experience 50 or more days of scorching heatwaves annually, with temperatures exceeding 30°C.

​​Climate change is an undeniable reality that demands urgent attention from governments worldwide. With each passing year, the consequences of our actions become more apparent, and the future looks increasingly uncertain.

Here are some predictions based on current trends if we continue to neglect the health of our planet:

​Considering the long term, by the year 3000:

Global temperatures will have soared by approximately 15°C, drastically altering ecosystems and weather patterns. Sea levels will have surged by more than 11 meters, resulting in catastrophic flooding in areas like Bangladesh and low-lying cities like London. This displacement of millions will lead to humanitarian crises of unprecedented magnitude. Droughts will afflict one-third of the world severely, while half of the globe will experience moderate drought conditions.

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Multiple Choice

What is the primary consequence of climate change mentioned in the passage?

• a) Increased biodiversity

• b) Reduction in sea levels

• c) Extinction of plant and animal species

• d) Expansion of Arctic ice

Multiple Choice

1. What is the projected outcome for sea levels by the year 2100?

• 1. a) A decrease of 16-69cm

• 1. b) No significant change

• 1. c) A rise of 16-69cm

• 1. d) A rise of 50-100cm

Multiple Choice

1. Which statement accurately describes the impact of climate change on Northern European cities by 2100?

• 1. a) Decreased frequency of heatwaves

• 1. b) Increased snowfall in winter

• 1. c) 50 or more days of heatwaves annually

• 1. d) Consistently mild temperatures year-round

Multiple Choice

1. What is the predicted temperature increase by the year 3000?

• 1. a) Approximately 5°C

• 1. b) Approximately 10°C

• 1. c) Approximately 15°C

• 1. d) No change in temperature

Multiple Choice

1. What proportion of the world is projected to experience extreme droughts by the year 3000?

• 1. a) One-quarter

• 1. b) One-third

• 1. c) One-half

• 1. d) Two-thirds

​Making Predictions Using Future Continuous and Future Perfect

​Making Predictions Using Future Continuous and Future Perfect

​Making Predictions Using Future Continuous and Future Perfect

​Making Predictions Using Future Continuous and Future Perfect

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a cure for that disease.

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the renovation of our house.

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in a different city.

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dinner.

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how to play the guitar.

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reading this book.By the year 2050, they ​

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a colony on Mars.

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enough money for a vacation.

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​SPEAKING

What do you think will be the most in-demand job ten years from now?

Why do you believe this job will be important in the future?

Future Job Trends

With the rise of automation and artificial intelligence, how do you predict job roles will change in the next decade?

Do you think there will be more or fewer job opportunities?

Automation and Employment

​Do you think remote work will become the norm in the future?

How might this shift impact job markets and employment trends?

Remote Work