MegaGoal 3 Teacher’s Guide

6 Photocopiable Activities Exercise 3 Fill in the blanks with the appropriate word or phrase. I guess lame hassle rely on committed harsh chuck perspective Omar: How are you getting on with your assignment? Adel: OK, (1) I guess. I’m not too happy with some parts. Omar: Would you like me to help in any way? Adel: Thanks but no. I should learn to (2) _____________myself. I can’t expect someone else to bail me out every time. Omar: Don’t be so (3) _____________on yourself. You are a (4) _____________learner. You always try to do your best in all subjects. Adel: Thanks. Maybe I’ve got to change my (5) _____________. I always feel that people expect me to do better than I have. Omar: Absolutely, if that’s the way you see things, it’s time to change. It seems to me that you are the one that is creating all the (6) _____________. You always have something to say and you’re well informed on so many topics. Adel: Oh, come on. You’re just saying that to make me feel better. Omar: You know me better than that. OK, (7) _____________what you’ve done so far and start from scratch. Adel: That would be a (8) _____________thing to do. I’ve already done my research and written more than five pages of it. Exercise 4 Circle the correct word or phrase. 1. Living off the grid entails series / sacrifices. 2. Deciding to give up public utilities is a blood / bold choice to make. 3. A lot of people set up a renewable source / sauce of energy. 4. A cistern is a type of well / tank that is used to collect rainwater. 5. Children should be aware of the impact / impression they have on the environment. 6. People who live off the grid avoid the consumption / assumption of packaged food. 7. Life on the grid offers conveniences / conservation that have a negative impact on the environment. 8. Conserving / Reserving energy is a necessary requirement for environmental protection. Exercise 5 Make a list of things you should and shouldn’t do to preserve the environment. Compare your ideas with a partner. Dos Don’ts 139