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Discussion Text

A Mission for Sustainable Living

English with Miss Vika Grade XII

Please read the text and answer the questions whether you familiar or not with this kind of text.

​Discussion Text - "Pre-Test"

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1. What is a carbon footprint?

• A. The weight of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere.

• B. The amount of carbon in a person's footprint.

• D. The total amount of greenhouse gas emissions from an individual, organization, event, or

  product.

• C. The emissions from recycling activities.

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2. What is one benefit of tracking your carbon footprint mentioned in the text?

• A. It increases your carbon footprint.

• B. It helps you make informed decisions about increasing emissions.

• C. It can help you identify areas to reduce your impact on the environment.

• D. It has no impact on the environment.

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3. What is the purpose of the introduction in the discussion text?

• A. To provide solutions to environmental issues.

• B. To introduce the concept of a carbon footprint and its significance.

• C. To discuss the disadvantages of tracking personal carbon emissions.

• D. To encourage people to increase their carbon footprint.

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4. Identify one pro argument for tracking your carbon footprint mentioned in the text.

• A. It creates a sense of guilt and anxiety.

• B. It helps you identify areas where you can make changes to reduce your impact on the

  environment.

• C. It increases your carbon footprint.

• D. It discourages efforts to reduce environmental impact.

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5. Identify one contra argument against tracking personal carbon footprints mentioned in the text.

• A. It creates feelings of hopelessness and discouragement.

• B. It is a quick and easy process.

• C. It requires minimal time and effort.

• D. It encourages accurate record-keeping.

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Make a group consist of 5 students to discuss the Discussion text example!

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Next, you will see the Michael Jackson song, then read the instruction below:

1. Listen and pay attention to both the lyrics and emotions conveyed in the music and its video
2. Discuss how the lyrics are related to the issue of carbon footprint.
3. Discuss the connections you see between the lyrics and the concept of carbon footprint.
4. Share your thoughts verbally on how the song can inspire environmental actions

Listen to the audio and fill the table of Activity 3 page 152

1d-2. Listening Script Unit 4_Activity 3_Restaurant_Putra-Siti.pdf - Google Drive

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