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HUMAN IMPACT
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Writing Part 1 Essay
1 S P E A K In groups, discuss the following questions.
What threats to the environment does overpopulation pose?
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2 What approaches can you think of to tackle the issue of overpopulation?

SAVING THE WORLD GOVERNMENTS MUST TAKE

THE LEAD ON CHANGE
ONE BUSINESS SOLUTION AT A TIME

With the world population currently at over It is unrealistic to expect that scientific
or economic miracles will mitigate the
8 billion and rising, manufacturing businesses
environmental issues caused by overpopulation.
are working towards lessening human impact
People need to change their lifestyles and
on the environment. New business models
behaviours radically and governments should
such as the circular economy, where all waste
incentivise their citizens to have fewer children
from production is recycled or repurposed, are
in the long term. In terms of environmental
being implemented with immediate positive
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legislation, there needs to be far stricter laws
effects. High-income countries are expected to
against deforestation, as well as international
shoulder the responsibility of investing in this
cooperation on protecting water supplies and
and other ideas which explore new technologies
making food production more sustainable.
such as 3D printing and man-made materials
Governments should show their commitment to
instead of mining and other environmentally
change by amending international law as soon
damaging processes. as possible. There’s no time to lose.
2 Read the texts about overpopulation.
3 S P E A K Work in pairs. Take it in turns to summarise the ideas in each of the texts. https://english0905.com/private/
4 What ideas do you agree and disagree with in the texts? Explain your answers.
5 Read the model answer and answer the questions.
1 What sections of the essay paraphrase the texts?
2 Where are the student’s own views on tackling overpopulation?
What do you like about the essay? Why?
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