Global warming Reading

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Nobody really knows for sure how fast the planet is heating up. Experts do know, however, that if we don't do anything about it, the problem will continue to get worse.

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Scientists blame fossil fuels for global warming. You see, when you burn gas or oil, they produce greenhouse gases. Then, when these greenhouse gases are trapped in the atmosphere, they prevent heat escaping into space and make the planet warmer. Cutting down trees adds to the problem.

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Slowing down global warming is a very difficult task and it seems that people can't agree on what to do. Some people think that if governments make laws about it, that will help. Others believe that it should be up to each person or company to decide what to do.

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Again, the answer is, 'Nobody really knows for sure.' However, people who study the earth's climate can make guesses. They believe that when the earth keeps getting warmer, the sea level might rise, animals may become extinct, and there may be more storms and floods.

Read the paragraph of the text and choose the correct questions

It's simple! you use less energy, you'll help slow down global warming. If you want to use less energy, turn off lights when you leave a room; use air conditioners wisely; take shorter showers; turn off a TV set when you go out.

Read the text again and choose True or False

Nobody really knows for sure how fast the planet is heating up. Experts do know, however, that if we don't do anything about it, the problem will continue to get worse.

Scientists blame fossil fuels for global warming. You see, when you burn gas or oil, they produce greenhouse gases. Then, when these greenhouse gases are trapped in the atmosphere, they prevent heat escaping into space and make the planet warmer. Cutting down trees adds to the problem.

Slowing down global warming is a very difficult task and it seems that people can't agree on what to do. Some people think that if governments make laws about it, that will help. Others believe that it should be up to each person or company to decide what to do.

Again, the answer is, 'Nobody really knows for sure.' However, people who study the earth's climate can make guesses. They believe that when the earth keeps getting warmer, the sea level might rise, animals may become extinct, and there may be more storms and floods.

It's simple! you use less energy, you'll help slow down global warming. If you want to use less energy, turn off lights when you leave a room; use air conditioners wisely; take shorter showers; turn off a TV set when you go out.

1. Scientists don't worry about global warming.

Read the text again and choose True or False

Nobody really knows for sure how fast the planet is heating up. Experts do know, however, that if we don't do anything about it, the problem will continue to get worse.

Scientists blame fossil fuels for global warming. You see, when you burn gas or oil, they produce greenhouse gases. Then, when these greenhouse gases are trapped in the atmosphere, they prevent heat escaping into space and make the planet warmer. Cutting down trees adds to the problem.

Slowing down global warming is a very difficult task and it seems that people can't agree on what to do. Some people think that if governments make laws about it, that will help. Others believe that it should be up to each person or company to decide what to do.

Again, the answer is, 'Nobody really knows for sure.' However, people who study the earth's climate can make guesses. They believe that when the earth keeps getting warmer, the sea level might rise, animals may become extinct, and there may be more storms and floods.

It's simple! you use less energy, you'll help slow down global warming. If you want to use less energy, turn off lights when you leave a room; use air conditioners wisely; take shorter showers; turn off a TV set when you go out.

2. Gas and oil are fossil fuels.

Read the text again and choose True or False

Nobody really knows for sure how fast the planet is heating up. Experts do know, however, that if we don't do anything about it, the problem will continue to get worse.

Scientists blame fossil fuels for global warming. You see, when you burn gas or oil, they produce greenhouse gases. Then, when these greenhouse gases are trapped in the atmosphere, they prevent heat escaping into space and make the planet warmer. Cutting down trees adds to the problem.

Slowing down global warming is a very difficult task and it seems that people can't agree on what to do. Some people think that if governments make laws about it, that will help. Others believe that it should be up to each person or company to decide what to do.

Again, the answer is, 'Nobody really knows for sure.' However, people who study the earth's climate can make guesses. They believe that when the earth keeps getting warmer, the sea level might rise, animals may become extinct, and there may be more storms and floods.

It's simple! you use less energy, you'll help slow down global warming. If you want to use less energy, turn off lights when you leave a room; use air conditioners wisely; take shorter showers; turn off a TV set when you go out.

3. The destruction of forests is one of the cases which cause global warming.

Read the text again and choose True or False

Nobody really knows for sure how fast the planet is heating up. Experts do know, however, that if we don't do anything about it, the problem will continue to get worse.

Scientists blame fossil fuels for global warming. You see, when you burn gas or oil, they produce greenhouse gases. Then, when these greenhouse gases are trapped in the atmosphere, they prevent heat escaping into space and make the planet warmer. Cutting down trees adds to the problem.

Slowing down global warming is a very difficult task and it seems that people can't agree on what to do. Some people think that if governments make laws about it, that will help. Others believe that it should be up to each person or company to decide what to do.

Again, the answer is, 'Nobody really knows for sure.' However, people who study the earth's climate can make guesses. They believe that when the earth keeps getting warmer, the sea level might rise, animals may become extinct, and there may be more storms and floods.

It's simple! you use less energy, you'll help slow down global warming. If you want to use less energy, turn off lights when you leave a room; use air conditioners wisely; take shorter showers; turn off a TV set when you go out.

4. It isn't hard to stop global warming.

Read the text again and choose True or False

Nobody really knows for sure how fast the planet is heating up. Experts do know, however, that if we don't do anything about it, the problem will continue to get worse.

Scientists blame fossil fuels for global warming. You see, when you burn gas or oil, they produce greenhouse gases. Then, when these greenhouse gases are trapped in the atmosphere, they prevent heat escaping into space and make the planet warmer. Cutting down trees adds to the problem.

Slowing down global warming is a very difficult task and it seems that people can't agree on what to do. Some people think that if governments make laws about it, that will help. Others believe that it should be up to each person or company to decide what to do.

Again, the answer is, 'Nobody really knows for sure.' However, people who study the earth's climate can make guesses. They believe that when the earth keeps getting warmer, the sea level might rise, animals may become extinct, and there may be more storms and floods.

It's simple! you use less energy, you'll help slow down global warming. If you want to use less energy, turn off lights when you leave a room; use air conditioners wisely; take shorter showers; turn off a TV set when you go out.

5. Everybody is sure that only governments can stop global warming.

Read the text again and choose True or False

Nobody really knows for sure how fast the planet is heating up. Experts do know, however, that if we don't do anything about it, the problem will continue to get worse.

Scientists blame fossil fuels for global warming. You see, when you burn gas or oil, they produce greenhouse gases. Then, when these greenhouse gases are trapped in the atmosphere, they prevent heat escaping into space and make the planet warmer. Cutting down trees adds to the problem.

Slowing down global warming is a very difficult task and it seems that people can't agree on what to do. Some people think that if governments make laws about it, that will help. Others believe that it should be up to each person or company to decide what to do.

Again, the answer is, 'Nobody really knows for sure.' However, people who study the earth's climate can make guesses. They believe that when the earth keeps getting warmer, the sea level might rise, animals may become extinct, and there may be more storms and floods.

It's simple! you use less energy, you'll help slow down global warming. If you want to use less energy, turn off lights when you leave a room; use air conditioners wisely; take shorter showers; turn off a TV set when you go out.

6. Global warming may have negative results.

Read the text again and choose True or False

Nobody really knows for sure how fast the planet is heating up. Experts do know, however, that if we don't do anything about it, the problem will continue to get worse.

Scientists blame fossil fuels for global warming. You see, when you burn gas or oil, they produce greenhouse gases. Then, when these greenhouse gases are trapped in the atmosphere, they prevent heat escaping into space and make the planet warmer. Cutting down trees adds to the problem.

Slowing down global warming is a very difficult task and it seems that people can't agree on what to do. Some people think that if governments make laws about it, that will help. Others believe that it should be up to each person or company to decide what to do.

Again, the answer is, 'Nobody really knows for sure.' However, people who study the earth's climate can make guesses. They believe that when the earth keeps getting warmer, the sea level might rise, animals may become extinct, and there may be more storms and floods.

It's simple! you use less energy, you'll help slow down global warming. If you want to use less energy, turn off lights when you leave a room; use air conditioners wisely; take shorter showers; turn off a TV set when you go out.

7. People must use more energy to stop global warming.

Read the text again and choose True or False

Nobody really knows for sure how fast the planet is heating up. Experts do know, however, that if we don't do anything about it, the problem will continue to get worse.

Scientists blame fossil fuels for global warming. You see, when you burn gas or oil, they produce greenhouse gases. Then, when these greenhouse gases are trapped in the atmosphere, they prevent heat escaping into space and make the planet warmer. Cutting down trees adds to the problem.

Slowing down global warming is a very difficult task and it seems that people can't agree on what to do. Some people think that if governments make laws about it, that will help. Others believe that it should be up to each person or company to decide what to do.

Again, the answer is, 'Nobody really knows for sure.' However, people who study the earth's climate can make guesses. They believe that when the earth keeps getting warmer, the sea level might rise, animals may become extinct, and there may be more storms and floods.

It's simple! you use less energy, you'll help slow down global warming. If you want to use less energy, turn off lights when you leave a room; use air conditioners wisely; take shorter showers; turn off a TV set when you go out.

8. We must use water economically.