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Unit 1
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Please research on the Internet or in books anything related to the problem of poverty and its possible solutions.
What is the most important problem we are facing when we try to develop society?
Causes of poverty:
wars
diseases
natural disasters
local environment
wrong policies and strategies
growing population
limited natural resources
Poverty: if everyone cared
The bad natural environment
Natural disasters
Natural disasters
Conflicts
Diseases
Possible solutions to the problem:
stop wars
give medical care and training
improve local environment
provide educational training
donate food and money
develop renewable energy
Work in group of four. Discuss the four pictures in the textbook.
You can use the following questions to help you.
Picture 1
What are these people doing?
2. What can food aid do to help solve the problem of poverty?
They are standing in a queue for food.
Food aid can help feed people who have no food.
3. Do you think food aid is a short-term or a long-term solution to the problem of poverty? Why or why not?
Food aid is a short-term solution, as it gives food immediately to people who are very hungry, but it does not provide them food for the future.
Picture 2
1. What does this picture show?
This picture shows vegetables growing in a greenhouse.
2. What do you think of growing vegetables in greenhouses?
Greenhouses are ideal for growing many types of vegetables. Growing vegetables in a greenhouse not only allows you to enjoy flavorful vegetables out of season, but also to save space and protect the environment. Moreover, it gives you a chance to harvest all your long.
Picture 3
1. What has happened to the village?
It has become a city. With the development of society, many villages have changed a lot over the years. Tall buildings have been built and motorways and bridges have been constructed. The living conditions of local people have been greatly improved. Small villages have