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Read the text and decide whether the statements after it are true, false or not stated. Write down five combinations of numbers and letters with a comma (,).
Example answer: 1A, 2A, 3A, 4A, 5A
Carbon footprint
Everyone leaves a carbon footprint. It is the impact each person has on the environment through the emission of greenhouse gases.
Your carbon footprint has two parts: the primary footprint and the secondary footprint. The primary footprint shows the emissions of carbon dioxide and other greenhouse gases that you are directly responsible for. Examples are the emissions produced by travelling and using electricity. The secondary footprint shows the emissions that you are indirectly responsible for. These include things like the emissions produced when factories make the things that you buy. All of these carbon dioxide emissions contribute to global warming. The size of your carbon footprint depends on many things. How you spend your free time is one of the most important factors. Do you watch TV and play video games or do you read or do sport outdoors? Do you fly when you go on holiday? If you do, your footprint will be much larger than if you go by train. Rail travel is three times more fuel-efficient than air travel. Where your food comes from will also affect your secondary footprint. Processed and packaged meat has a bigger impact on the environment. You may think that you are not responsible for any emissions because your parents do all the shopping and decide a lot of things at home. And it’s true that your school is responsible for the things you do there. But you can suggest ways to change their habits. You can also watch less TV, switch off the light when you leave a room and unplug your mobile phone when it has finished charging. Each small action will help make your footprint smaller.
1. Our secondary carbon footprint is actually larger than the primary footprint.
A. True B. False C. Not stated
2. Travelling by air is better for the environment than travelling by train.
A. True B. False C. Not stated
3. You are not responsible for industrial emissions, so there is nothing you can do about it.
A. True B. False C. Not stated
4. People’s lifestyles and habits affect carbon footprint.
A. True B. False C. Not stated
5. Most people are unaware of the fact that their daily habits influence the overall carbon footprint.
A. True B. False C. Not stated
Then read the sentences and write true, false or not stated. Write down the combinations of numbers and letters with a comma (,).
Example answer: 1A, 2A, 3A, 4A, 5A
1. An American citizen uses about 500 litres of water.
A. True B. False C. Not stated
2. Producing a loaf of bread takes almost 100 litres.
A. True B. False C. Not stated
3. Rich countries consume more water than developing countries.
A. True B. False C. Not stated
4. Each time you flush the toilet, you use 18 litres of water.
A. True B. False C. Not stated
5. You can reduce the amount of water you use at home by washing the dishes by hand rather than with an automatic dishwasher.
A. True B. False C. Not stated
