Question

Língua Estrangeira Moderna- 2ª EM
What can we do about air pollution?
Do you remember the text we read last class? Complete the mind map below with words related to air pollution. (Você lembra o texto que nós lemos na última aula? Complete o mapa mental abaixo com palavras relacionadas com a poluição do ar).

Read the text and underline the cognate words. (Leia o texto e sublinhe as palavras cognatas).

Air pollution is the fourth greatest overall risk factor for human health worldwide, after high blood pressure, dietary risks and smoking. Latest estimates attribute 6.5 million premature deaths to air pollution. Among the major air pollutants, fine particulate matter is the most damaging to human health, and sulfur oxides, nitrogen oxides and ozone are associated with a range of illnesses. In addition to human health, air pollution poses risks to the environment, the economy and food security.

In your opinion, what actions can be taken in order to reduce air pollution? (Em sua opinião, quais ações podem ser tomadas para reduzir a poluição doa ar?)

In my opinion, __________
Na minha opinião...

I think ________
Eu acho ...

I believe (that) _________
Eu acredito que …



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Answer 1

Resposta:

Riding a bike or walking instead of driving.

Taking a bus or carpooling.

Buying a car that has greater fuel efficiency.

Turning off lights and appliances when they are not in use.

Using energy efficient light bulbs and appliances.

Buying fewer things that are manufactured using fossil fuels.