Climate Change
词汇
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wasteful
/ˈweɪstfəl/
adjective
useless consumption or throwing away of items
Example:
Humans are a very wasteful species that cause our landfills to overflow with trash.
powerless
/ˈpaʊɚlɪs/
adjective
the feeling we have when a situation is out of our control
Example:
I don't like to watch the news because it reminds me of how powerless I am.
fossil fuels
/ˈfɑsəl ˈfjuəlz/
noun
coal, petroleum, and natural gas used to power vehicles, industries, etc.
Example:
Gas cars burn fossil fuels as their energy source, but electric cars use electricity.
consumerism
/kənˈsuməˌɹɪzəm/
noun
the practice of constantly acquiring or consuming new products
Example:
Because of consumerism, our landfills are overfilled and trash is piling up too fast.
carbon footprint
/ˈkɑɹbən ˈfʊtpɹɪnt/
noun
the amount of carbon compounds released into the atmosphere due to the activities of an entity
Example:
In an effort to reduce my carbon footprint, I've decided to purchase an electric vehicle.
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Climate Change
Lately, I keep thinking about how the weather feels different compared to when I was a child. Winters in my city used to be longer and colder, but now they are short and mild. Summers have gotten much hotter, and heat waves happen more often. This year, we set a new record for the hottest summer ever recorded in my city.
Scientists call this climate change. It’s caused by too much carbon dioxide in the air. Cars and factories are usually the ones being blamed the most for this problem, but they’re not alone. In my opinion, each individual person’s growing carbon footprint is to blame. From constant consumerism and wastefulness to our reliance on fossil fuels, everything we do each day makes this problem worse.
The problem is so big that I often feel powerless, but I know small actions matter. I try to create less waste, use less plastic, and avoid driving gas-powered vehicles whenever I can. Still, I wonder if that’s enough.
When I talk with friends, some believe we can still fix things, while others feel it’s already too late. I don’t know the answer, but I do know that ignoring the problem is not an option. What do you do to reduce your carbon footprint?
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1. What are your thoughts on climate change and the current efforts used to prevent it?
2. Is there anyone you would consider to be very wasteful?
3. What is something we can do to reduce consumerism?
4. What actions do you take to reduce your carbon footprint?
5. "Twenty-five years ago, people could be excused for not knowing much, or doing much, about climate change. Today we have no excuse. — Desmond Tutu
How do you feel about this quote?
作者：
Thomas
课程更新：
2026年10月10日