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Grade 12 Units 4-6

Unit 4 the earth at risk

Unit 4 Lesson 1 / 2

1-From your point of view ,mention the environmental problems that associate deserts.

- They're lack of water , little vegetation and high temperatures.

2-There are some reasons / activities that have led to desertification. Mention two.

- When do you think desertification usually occurs? ( Mid-year exam 2010-2011)

- They're harsh climate and no rain

- They're human actions and cutting down trees

3- How do human actions lead to desertification ? ( Mid-year exam 2012 )

- People cut down trees - People overcultivate lands

4- How can desertification affect (bad results ) our environment badly ?

- Desertification can lead to even greater pressure on the Earth's most precious resources, water. How?

- It leads to wildfires and strong winds - It destroys the soil

5. What benefit do humans get from plants? ( Mid-year exam 2013)

- They take in CO2 and giving O2 - They provide food

- They provide medicines - They enrich the soil

6-From your points of view ,how can we reduce the effects of desertification ?

- We should stop cutting trees - farmers shouldn't overcultivate their lands

( 1st period 2016 – 2017 )

7- Suggest ways that can help to change desert areas in Kuwait into green ones. ( Mid-year- 2015)

- We can use modern irrigation systems - We can provide farmers with seeds and fertilizers

Unit 4 Lesson 3 ( Workbook )

8- Why do you think the ( Amazon ) rainforest is important ? ( Mid-year exam 2013 )

- The Amazon rainforest has been described as the ‘ Lungs of our planet ‘ Explain.

- It controls the world's climate - It’s a home for animals and plants

9- Why are the rainforests being destroyed?

- They're for oil and wood -They can make land for farmers ( and grow Soya beans)

10- From your point of view ,the destruction of rainforests ( cutting trees / deforestation)

has devastating effects on the environment. Comment. ( Mid-year exam 2010-2011)

- It destroys the climate - It affects native people badly

11- To what extent are human beings responsible for the damage done to the planet Earth?

- How is man the cause of many calamities / disasters / affects the environment negatively?

- Man cuts down trees - Man pollutes the air, land and sea ( Mid-year exam 2013 ) 1

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Unit 5 precious resources

Unit 5 Lesson 1 / 2

1.Suggest some ways to get rid of waste .

- They're recycling , burning and burying

2. Mention the types of household waste that can be recycled. /

- Which waste products are recycled in Kuwait? ( Mid-year exam 2013 )

- They are glass and metal - They are rubbish and plastic / paper

3. Why do you think recycling is becoming a very important issue for many people today?

( Mid-year exam 2013)

- What makes waste management a worldwide issue? ( 1st period 2016 – 2017 )

- We can get rid of wastes - Earth is running out of resources

- burning waste leads to pollution - We are running out of landfill sites

4. Kuwait's great interest in recycling waste, including paper is obvious. Explain.

- It builds recycling centers - It recycles household waste

5. How can we get rid of / reduce / overcome the problem of waste production ? ( Mid-year exam 2013 )

- We can increase recycling - We can cut down on packaging

6. From your point of view ,how can we keep ecology in balance?

- If the environment could speak, what do you think it would tell us? ( Mid-year exam 2014 )

- We should care for the environment - We should save endangered species

Unit 5 lesson 3 ( workbook )

7. Paper can be made from many kinds of materials. Mention them. ( Mid-year exam 2010-2011)

- They're cotton and grass

- They're sugar cane and wood pulp

8. Why do you think recycling paper is of utmost importance ?

- What are the benefits of recycling paper? ( Mid-year exam 2010-2011)

- In your opinion, how can recycling help save the environment? ( Mid-year 2016)

-How can recycling help preserve natural resources and protect the environment?( Mid-year 2012)

- It saves energy and water - It saves raw materials ( Mid-year 2015 )

- It reduces pollution - We can get rid of wastes } 2

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Unit 6 Under Threat

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Unit 6 lesson 1 / 2

1-How is the panda is an exciting mixture of contrasting traits?

- Pandas are not similar to the other members of the bear family. How?

- they do not hibernate. - they live a solitary life

- they have acute hearing - they are very reticent

2. Rare animals are under the threat of extinction ( enemies / problems ) in the wild. Why?

- Humans pose the biggest threat to rare species ' survival ( pandas ) .How?

- Man hunts them and destroys their habitats - Man causes pollution.

3.Governments can protect endangered animals and species in many ways. Discuss. (1st p.2016 –2017 )

- Rare animal species are under the threat of extinction .What can government do to protect them?

- How do you think we can save rare species ( Arfaj ) ?

- They should ban hunting (cutting )them - They should build reserves - They should run campaigns

Unit 6 lesson 3 ( workbook )

4. How do you think plants can protect themselves from their enemies ? ( Mid-year exam 2013)

- Plants have developed ways of protecting themselves from their enemies. Show how?

- They're poison and insects - They're sticky gum and sharp thorns

Unit 6 Focus on

5. The Arfaj is one of the plants facing potential extinction in Kuwait. Give reasons.

- They are human actions and human development.

6. Protecting rare species is very useful (of a great significance) in Kuwait. Why?

- Would you like to work for an organization that protects endangered species? Why? ( Mid-year exam 2014)

- Yes. - They are a part of nature - They can keep balance in nature 3