Bridging the Gap lesson 3

• Engels
• Middelbare school
• mavo
• Leerjaar 4

A - words

Introduction 

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Interaction with nature

Assignment

Choose one word from the theme words on the next page about the subject 'interaction with nature' and form a sentence. Make sure that the sentence explains what the word means.

For example: 

"to melt"=> If ice gets really hot, it melts and changes into a liquid

Theme words

- disaster                 - sea level           - to be released    - to melt

- epidemic              - severe               - to disappear    - to rise

- global                     - temperature   - to disrupt     - wildlife                        

2. Choose the correct answer

Circle the correct word in each tweet

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Answers

For Canada, there are many solar-energy alternatives. The right motivation and choices can get us there.

How have they made their campuses and buildings eco-friendly? What are their recycling plans when they reuse plastic and paper?

This year, it was a conscious decision to help and promote small farmers. Do join us for some green inspiration and buy locally grown vegetables and fruit

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2. Tick the boxes

b. Listen to the sentences. Tick the correct boxes during the pauses

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Answers

Present Simple:

3: I walk the dog every morning

5: You love or hate this music

6: Does your brother know how to swim?

8: xxxxxx (is geen audio file van) 

Present Continuous:

1: My father is talking on the phone

2: What are you doing?

4: So are you having a good time?

7: Why isn't she returning my phone call?

c. Write the sentences. Use the words and choose the present simple (ps) or the present continuous (pc). Write the tense you're using in front of the sentence

Answers

1. (pc) Tom is wearing a blue sweater today 

2. (ps) I feel happy every day 

3. My classmate is listening at the moment

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Worksheet PS - PC

5. Reading

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b. Compare the two types of farms. Use the information from the text and complete the grid

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                                                                                            FLAT FARM                                       VERTICAL FARM

where plants grow on the farm:                          outdoors                                           indoors

when plants grow:                                                     seasonal                                            year-round

tools the farmer uses:                                              drones                                                robots, LED lights, AI

how much land:                                                           720 acres                                          2 acres

how much water use:                                                normal                                               less than flat farms

distance from the people who buy                    often far away                                 locally produced

the food:                                                                          from the city