Pre-reading questions:
I will read each question. Then, please answer them.
- What is the result of working together?
- What is the importance of achieving net-zero emissions?
Vocabulary:
I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me.
- commitment /kuh-MIT-muhnt /
- establish /ih-STAB-lish/
- impact /IM-pakt/
- extent /ik-STENT/
- balanced /BAL-uhnst/
[noun] – a promise or firm decision to do something
The administration has reiterated its commitment to the peace process.
[verb] – to start a company or organization that will continue for a long time
He established this organization in 1822.
[noun] – a powerful effect that something, especially something new, has on a situation or person
The anti-smoking campaign has a significant impact on young people.
[noun] – the degree or limit of something; how great or severe something is
We didn’t know the extent of Mika’s injuries.
[adjective] – containing an equal amount or number of similar things or people
Six members from each party make up the committee, which is evenly balanced.
Article reading:
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Public and private sector organizations in Peterborough have signed on to a new approach to help the city achieve its net-zero carbon goal. The “Peterborough Climate Commitment” gives businesses advice on how to deal with climate change. The Peterborough Climate Change Partnership was established by one of the group’s founders, Carly Leonard.
“But time is running short to slow down warming to keep within 1.2C,” said Ms. Leonard, CEO of environmental organization Peterborough Environment City Trust (PECT). The commitment involves environmental impact monitoring, carbon emission reduction, and natural environment enhancement for the organizations involved. A variety of organizations, including education, technology, and health groups, as well as Peterborough City Council, are part of the climate change cooperation.
The council has pledged to become carbon-neutral by 2030, while Peterborough has pledged to become a carbon-neutral city by the same year. “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. The term “net-zero” refers to the discharge of no more greenhouse gases into the environment. To accomplish this, emissions must be decreased to the greatest extent possible, and those that remain must be balanced by removing an equal quantity.
“But time is running short to slow down warming to keep within 1.2C,” said Ms. Leonard, CEO of environmental organization Peterborough Environment City Trust (PECT). The commitment involves environmental impact monitoring, carbon emission reduction, and natural environment enhancement for the organizations involved. A variety of organizations, including education, technology, and health groups, as well as Peterborough City Council, are part of the climate change cooperation.
The council has pledged to become carbon-neutral by 2030, while Peterborough has pledged to become a carbon-neutral city by the same year. “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. The term “net-zero” refers to the discharge of no more greenhouse gases into the environment. To accomplish this, emissions must be decreased to the greatest extent possible, and those that remain must be balanced by removing an equal quantity.
Comprehension questions
I will read each question. Then, please answer them based on the article.
- What does the Peterborough Climate Commitment give to businesses?
- Who is the founder of The Peterborough Climate Change Partnership?
- Who is the CEO of the environmental organization Peterborough Environment City Trust (PECT)?
- According to the CEO of PECT, what does the commitment involve?
- What organizations are part of the climate change cooperation?
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.