What should we do? LEVEL NUMBER LANGUAGE Beginner A2_2056X_EN English. COLLABO LANGUAGES Page 1 of 36

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1 What should we do? SKILLS LEVEL NUMBER LANGUAGE Beginner A2_2056X_EN English COLLABO LANGUAGES Page 1 of 36

2 Goals Review modal verbs like could and should Practice talking about problems in society and offering solutions COLLABO LANGUAGES Page 2 of 36

3 What are the biggest problems facing us today? What should we do about them? There are many possible answers. COLLABO LANGUAGES Page 3 of 36

4 Review of modal verbs Modal verbs like could and should are used to talk about possibilities in the future. You can use them to talk about your suggestions or solutions to problems. Might is also used to talk about possible events. Need to and have to are more direct they describe things that must be done. Examples We could start volunteering on the weekends. We have to have clean air and water. We should exercise more often. We need to eat food to survive. We might need to make a change. COLLABO LANGUAGES Page 4 of 36

5 Modal verbs and the infinitive Use need and have with to + infinitive to express obligation, or things you should do. Should, could, and might describe possibilities or suggestions for the future. These verbs are used with the bare infinitive (no to) We need We have We should We could We might to change. to do this. take care of the environment. give money to a charity. help lots of people. COLLABO LANGUAGES Page 5 of 36

6 Place the text in the correct order A Some people today have lots of money and resources, but others do not. This inequality is a large global concern. B At the same time, there are many people who do not have enough food. Global hunger is a large concern that is getting worse. C It is important to vote in order to solve these issues. Politicians can make rules that help poor people get access to food. D Obesity is a big problem in many rich countries. If you have lots of money, it is easier to eat unhealthy foods. COLLABO LANGUAGES Page 6 of 36

7 What do the pictures show? A B C D COLLABO LANGUAGES Page 7 of 36

8 Speaking activity Review the previous slides and answer the questions below Look at the parts of the text again and match them to the picture in slide 7. Do you agree or disagree with this solution? Using a modal verb (we need to or we have to...), think of another solution to the problem. COLLABO LANGUAGES Page 8 of 36

9 pollution Pollution can be a problem in many big cities. COLLABO LANGUAGES Page 9 of 36

10 hunger Hunger is one of the most important issues. COLLABO LANGUAGES Page 10 of 36

11 voting Voting allows people to choose their government. COLLABO LANGUAGES Page 11 of 36

12 homelessness Homelessness is when people do not have a permanent place to live. COLLABO LANGUAGES Page 12 of 36

13 obesity Obesity is caused by eating too much food and not exercising enough. COLLABO LANGUAGES Page 13 of 36

14 global warming Global warming means temperatures will rise. COLLABO LANGUAGES Page 14 of 36

15 inequality When some people are very rich and others are very poor, there is inequality. COLLABO LANGUAGES Page 15 of 36

16 Vocabulary about global issues Inequality is when people are not treated the same. There are programs in the city to help homeless people. Global warming will cause many problems in the future. Obesity is a big problem only in some countries. COLLABO LANGUAGES Page 16 of 36

17 Vocabulary about global issues Which is a bigger health issue, obesity or hunger? What can countries do to stop global warming? There is economic and social inequality in my country. I need to vote to give my opinion. COLLABO LANGUAGES Page 17 of 36

18 Complete the sentences Using vocabulary from the lesson, or your own ideas, complete the sentences so they are true for you. 1. is the most important issue in my country. 2. I think it is possible to solve in my lifetime. 3. is mostly caused by. 4. I think will be the most important issue in 100 years. COLLABO LANGUAGES Page 18 of 36

19 Which issues are the most important for you? The least important? homelessness pollution obesity inequality global warming poverty COLLABO LANGUAGES Page 19 of 36

20 Describe the pictures Compare the two pictures below. What ideas do they show? Are they related, or not related? COLLABO LANGUAGES Page 20 of 36

21 Talking about problems and their causes You can talk about the possible causes of a problem with could be or might be. This could be followed by an adjective (it could be cheaper), a verb + ing (we could be helping, they could be working), or even a noun (there might be a way). Examples The temperature of the earth could be warmer in the future. It could be caused by global warming. This could be because of humans. We could be working on a new solution. There might be a way to stop it. COLLABO LANGUAGES Page 21 of 36

22 Talking about problems and their solutions Make your argument stronger by using adverbs and comparative adjectives. Adverbs modify verbs. Example: We need to help quickly. Comparative adjectives modify nouns. Example: Healthcare should be more affordable. adverbs quickly easier harder really urgently easier comparative adjectives more sustainable cheaper, more affordable healthier better COLLABO LANGUAGES Page 22 of 36

23 Opposites Describe the diagram below using full sentences COLLABO LANGUAGES Page 23 of 36

24 Describe the picture Think about the issue shown below. Think of at least one cause and one solution to the problem below. COLLABO LANGUAGES Page 24 of 36

25 Free talk Respond to one of the sentences below. Voting is not a good way to solve global problems. Pollution is not a very important problem. There is no way to make the world a better place. COLLABO LANGUAGES Page 25 of 36

26 Speaking game What should we do to make the world a better place? Complete the sentences below with your own ideas. To make the world I think there should I think people need To make the world better, countries be to better, I could could COLLABO LANGUAGES Page 26 of 36

27 Reflect on the goals Go back to the second slide of the lesson and check if you have achieved all the goals of the lesson. yes no COLLABO LANGUAGES Page 27 of 36

28 Reflect on this lesson Think about everything you have seen in this lesson. What were the most difficult activities or words? The easiest? + + If you have time, go over the most difficult slides again COLLABO LANGUAGES Page 28 of 36

29 Answer key Exercise p.6 1. A 2.D 3.B 4.C Exercise p.7 A. inequality B. hunger C. voting D. obesity Exercise p.23 possible answers: hunger is the opposite of obesity, homelessness is not living in a home or apartment, etc. COLLABO LANGUAGES Page 29 of 36

30 Homework COLLABO LANGUAGES Page 30 of 36

31 Homework Complete the sentences so they are true for you 1. I think that the most important issue for the future is. 2. People can if they want to solve this problem. 3. I think that the world needs more 4. People should more often. COLLABO LANGUAGES Page 31 of 36

32 Vocabulary lists Check the first five words of the lesson. Sort them into two lists. Give your lists a name. List 1: List 2: COLLABO LANGUAGES Page 32 of 36

33 My favourite words Choose five words or phrases from the lesson and write them down in your list of My favourite words. Word one Word two Word three COLLABO LANGUAGES Page 33 of 36

34 Make flashcards Make flashcards out of paper and copy down four words or phrases from this lesson that are hard for you. Hello! My name is COLLABO LANGUAGES Page 34 of 36

35 Sentences in the third person plural Choose five example sentences from this lesson. Copy them and rewrite them about a group of people (or using the pronoun them). Examples: She is a doctor Hannah and James are doctors. He speaks English and French They speak English and French. COLLABO LANGUAGES Page 35 of 36

36 Homework answer key Free response COLLABO LANGUAGES Page 36 of 36