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Geography & weather

Explore untouched landscapes, natural disasters, and climate change concerns in your country. Engage in a debate as island residents on the construction of a wind farm - balancing renewable energy benefits with environmental and health risks.

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Geography & weather

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  1. Geography & weather Mastermind – Unit 18

  2. Speaking • What areas of your country remain unspoilt? What natural features can be seen there? • Describe your favourite part of the country. • What natural disasters sometimes occur in your country? Can anything be done to lessen the severity of these disasters?

  3. Do you think weather patterns have changed over recent years? How?/why? • Do you worry about climate change? What can individuals do about it?

  4. Presentation(speaking part 3&4) • Wind farms are seen as an effective form of renewable energy, and have been built in a number of areas. However, some people consider wind farms to be dangerous, both to the environment and to the health of people who live nearby.

  5. Your task • Imagine you are a resident of an island. A new wind farm is to be built on the island to provide electricity, both for the island itself and for the mainland. Together, discuss whether you support or oppose the building of the wind farm. Try to reach an agreement.

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