Social Issues

​SOCIAL ISSUES

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Climate change is a big problem today. It has changed our weather and environment. Many scientists say it is​

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because of human activities. We have been using a lot of fossil fuels, like coal and oil, for energy. This has released carbon dioxide into the atmosphere, which is mainly ​

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to cars and factories.



People have also cut down many trees. This ​

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have something ​

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do with reduced oxygen levels and increased CO2. Farmers have been using chemicals for years, which have polluted our soils and water.

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The consequences of climate change are serious. Rising sea levels have been affecting coastal cities. Many people have lost their homes because ​

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floods. Forests have burned more often due ​

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wildfires.



It goes without saying, climate change has ​

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to do ​

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our actions. We must take care of our planet and make changes now.

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largely because of + noun
mainly due to + noun
due to the fact that + noun & verb
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has something to do with
must have something to do with
may have something to do with

It has changed our weather and environment.
People have also cut down many trees.
Farmers have been using chemicals for years.
Rising sea levels have been affecting coastal cities.

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​House prices have risen.
(= in the past, before now)
House prices have risen dramatically / sharply.
(= quick change)
House prices have risen by 5% this year.
(= by how much)

​House prices have been rising steadily.*
(= regularly)
House prices have been rising over / in the last year.*
(= focus on the duration)

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✅ Engaging opening
✅ Present urgent evidence
✅ Call for action
✅ Promote solutions
✅ Powerful conclusion

​✅ due to / because of
✅ have something to do with
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✅ have + V3
✅ have been + Ving