Pre-reading questions:
- Are you interested in reducing your carbon footprint and living a more sustainable life? Why or why not?
- Do you think that living an ultra-low-carbon lifestyle is more expensive than a traditional lifestyle?
Vocabulary:
- thoughtful /THAWT-fuhl/
- lifestyle /LAHYF-stahyl /
- ensure /en-SHOOR/
- expense /ik-SPENS/
- organic /awr-GAN-ik/
[adjective ] – carefully considering things
My teacher was very thoughtful when she took the time to explain the lesson to me again, even though I had already asked her several times.
[noun] – someone’s way of living; the things that a person or particular group of people usually do
I’m trying to adopt a healthier lifestyle by exercising every day and eating more fruits and vegetables.
[verb] – to make something certain to happen
I always double-check to ensure that I have all the necessary materials before I start my homework.
[noun] – cost or amount of money that is spent or required to be paid for something.
The school trip to the museum will require an expense of ten dollars per student for the entrance fee.
[adjective] – not using artificial chemicals in the growing of plants and animals for food and other products
My mom likes to buy organic fruits and vegetables because they are grown without pesticides or other harmful chemicals.
Article reading:
One of the key features of an ultra-low-carbon lifestyle is the emphasis on sustainability. This means adopting practices that ensure resources are used in a responsible and efficient manner. Many ultra-low-carbon individuals have embraced the concept of circular living, where they reduce waste and recycle materials. They also prioritize the use of renewable energy sources such as solar and wind power. Living an ultra-low-carbon lifestyle requires significant commitment and effort. However, those who have made the shift report numerous benefits. These include better health, reduced expenses, and a greater sense of purpose. For instance, growing your own food not only reduces your carbon footprint but also ensures you have access to fresh, organic produce. Additionally, using public transport or cycling not only reduces your carbon emissions but also promotes physical exercise.
Living a low-carbon lifestyle is good for both the planet and you. By making sustainable choices, big or small, we can all help fight climate change and create a healthier world for ourselves and future generations.
Comprehension questions
- What is the focus of people who embrace an ultra-low-carbon lifestyle?
- What is sustainability, and why is it important in an ultra-low-carbon lifestyle?
- What are some of the benefits of living an ultra-low-carbon lifestyle?
- Why is growing your own food a sustainable choice?
- How does using public transport or cycling benefit the environment and our health?
Discussion questions
- Have you ever tried to live an ultra-low-carbon lifestyle? If so, what did you do, and what were the results? If not, would you be willing to try?
- What are some of the small and big choices that you make to contribute to the fight against climate change?
- Do you agree that living an eco-friendly lifestyle is an important issue in today’s society?
- How can society as a whole encourage more people to adopt an ultra-low-carbon lifestyle?
- In your opinion, what are some effective ways to encourage more people to adopt sustainable practices?