Put the sentences in order and practice the dialog with your partner.

  • Did you read that article about bioremediation?
  • I just finished it.
    Isn’t it amazing that bacteria can actually break down oil and plastic?
  • It is.
    It sounds like a really promising approach.
  • 4
    I agree.
    It’s also more sustainable because the bacteria are naturally occurring.
  • 5
    I wonder, though, how long it takes the bacteria to break down oil and plastic.
  • 6
    It can take several weeks or months, depending on the conditions.
  • 7
    That’s a long time.
    I’m worried that we’re running out of time to address our pollution problems.
  • Me, too.
    But I think bioremediation has great potential.
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My Learning Log

·   Big Question
How can we protect the environment?
We can try to recycle as many materials as possible, save water,
and avoid buying unnecessary products.
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What was the most interesting thing you learned in this unit?
It was interesting to learn how sports affect the environment and
what people can do for eco-friendly sport activities.
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Which part did you find challenging, and how will you improve yourself?
Writing a newspaper article was difficult. I will learn expressions
that are frequently used in articles and news reports.
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·   My Attitude
Did I give peers constructive feedback when necessary?
Yes, I didn’t hesitate to give them helpful feedback when it was
necessary.
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