Vocabulary:
I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me.
- sector /SEK-ter/
- instruct /in-STRUHKT/
- founder /FOUN-der/
- consistent /kuhn-SIS-tuhnt/
- emission /ih-MISH-uhn/
[noun] – one of the areas into which the economic activity of a country is divided
The country has adopted a new policy of transferring state-owned companies to the private sector.
[verb] – to order or tell someone to do something, especially in a formal way
The head of police instructed me to patrol the building and surrounding area.
[noun] – someone who establishes an organization
He was the founder of the company.
[adjective] – always behaving or happening in a similar, especially positive, way
Her attitude has been steadily consistent.
[noun] – the act of sending out gas, heat, light, etc.
The emission of light by living creatures is known as bioluminescence.
Article reading:
Please read the whole article. Then, I will check your pronunciation and intonation.
Peterborough’s public and private sector organizations have signed on to a new strategy to assist the city to achieve its net-zero carbon objective. The “Peterborough Climate Commitment” instructs businesses on how to combat climate change. It was established by the Peterborough Climate Change Partnership, which was just formed. Carly Leonard, one of the group’s founders, claimed the city “pioneered environmental initiatives.”
“But time is running short to slow down warming to keep within 1.2 C,” said Ms. Leonard, chief executive of environmental charity Peterborough Environment City Trust (PECT). The commitment includes actions for the organizations engaged, such as environmental effect monitoring, carbon emissions reduction, and natural environment improvement. The climate change collaboration is made up of a number of organizations, including education, technology, and health organizations, as well as Peterborough City Council.
The council has committed to becoming carbon-neutral by 2030, and Peterborough has committed to becoming a carbon-neutral city by the same date. “By organisations working together to make simple and consistent changes we are more likely to achieve the city’s net-zero target,” Ms. Leonard said. Net-zero means that no additional greenhouse gases are released into the atmosphere. To achieve it, emissions must be reduced as much as possible, and any that remain must be balanced off by removing an equal amount.
“But time is running short to slow down warming to keep within 1.2 C,” said Ms. Leonard, chief executive of environmental charity Peterborough Environment City Trust (PECT). The commitment includes actions for the organizations engaged, such as environmental effect monitoring, carbon emissions reduction, and natural environment improvement. The climate change collaboration is made up of a number of organizations, including education, technology, and health organizations, as well as Peterborough City Council.
The council has committed to becoming carbon-neutral by 2030, and Peterborough has committed to becoming a carbon-neutral city by the same date. “By organisations working together to make simple and consistent changes we are more likely to achieve the city’s net-zero target,” Ms. Leonard said. Net-zero means that no additional greenhouse gases are released into the atmosphere. To achieve it, emissions must be reduced as much as possible, and any that remain must be balanced off by removing an equal amount.
Discussion Questions:
I will read each question. Then, please answer them.
- What little ways have you done to help combat climate change? Please explain your answer.
- Has your community ever done a project to combat climate change? Please explain your answer.
- If you had the authority, what kind of idea would you suggest to achieve net-zero emissions?
- Do you agree with the idea that to reach the city’s net-zero aim, organizations should work together?
- What do you think of the Peterborough Climate Commitment? Please elaborate on your answer.
Summarization
Please summarize the whole article using your own words and expressions. You will have one minute to prepare before you answer.
Describe:
Please explain the definition of each word listed below based on your understanding. You can provide example sentences if needed.
- strategy
- run out
- restrict
- collaboration
- greenhouse gas