Land & Air Pollution

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Boden- und Luftverschmutzung - Land and Air Pollution

Key vocab

die Lärmverschmutzung – noise pollution.
der Lärm - noise.
die Ozonschicht – ozone layer.
die Kohle – coal.
das Ozonloch – hole in the ozone layer.
das Pestizid – pesticide.
das Öl -oil.
das Kohlendioxid – carbon dioxide.
das Kohlenmonoxid – carbon monoxide.

Umweltprobleme

Das Ozonloch wird immer dünner.
- The hole in the ozone layer is becoming thinner and thinner.
Kohle ist schlecht für die Umwelt.
- Coal is bad for the environment.
Lärmverschmutzung ist ein Problem in London.
- Noise pollution is a problem in London.

Deine Meinung

Was sind die schlechtesten Umweltprobleme?
- What are the worst environmental problems?
Meiner Meinung nach sind Lärmverschmutzung und das Ozonloch die schlechtesten Umweltprobleme.
- In my opinion, noise pollution and the hole in the ozone layer are the worst environmental problems.

Boden- und Luftverschmutzung - Land & Air Pollution

Key vocab

der Hautkrebs – skin cancer.
der Biomüll – organic waste.
die Luft – air.
das Düngemittel – fertiliser.
das Insektizid – insecticide.
bedrohen – to threaten.

Boden- und Luftverschmutzung

Zu viel Insektizid bedroht die Natur.
- Too much insecticide threatens nature.
Die Luft ist verschmutzt.
- The air is polluted.
Düngemittel ist gut für die Pflanzen.
- Fertiliser is good for plants.

Deine Meinung

Gibt es viel Luftverschmutzung in London?
- Is there a lot of air pollution in London?
Ja, es gibt viel Luftverschmutzung und es bedroht die Gesundheit der Bewohner.
- Yes, there is a lot of air pollution and it threatens the health of the residents.

Boden- und Luftverschmutzung - Land & Air Pollution

Key vocab

der Fluss – river.
das Atomkraftwerk – nuclear power station.
aussterben – to die out, go extinct.
wegwerfen – to throw away.
umweltfeindlich – environmentally unfriendly.
die Auswirkung - effect, consequence.

Verschmutzung

Der Fluss ist verschmutzt.
- The river is polluted.
Das Atomkraftwerk ist sehr kontrovers.
- The nuclear power station is very controversial.
Das Tier ist ausgestorben.
- The animal has died out.

Deine Meinung

Was sind die Auswirkungen von Verschmutzung?
- What are the effects of pollution?
Wir werfen so viel Müll weg, dass es den Lebensräumen der Tiere schadet. Es erhöht das Risiko, dass Tiere aussterben.
- We throw so much rubbish away that it damages the habitats of animals. It increases the risk of animals dying out.

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2.2.5Health

2.2.6Health - 2

2.2.7Volunteering

2.2.8Race & Immigration

2.2.9Hospital

2.3Global Issues

2.3.1Homelessness & Poverty

2.3.2Littering

2.3.3Land & Air Pollution

2.3.4UV Rays & Acid Rain

2.3.5Saving Resources

2.3.6Nature Conservation

2.3.7Nature Conservation 2

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3.1.1Subjects

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3.2.2Regular Day

3.3Education Post-16

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1Identity & Culture

1.1Me, My Family & Friends

1.1.1Describing Yourself

1.1.2My Family

1.1.3Personalities

1.1.4My Relationship

1.1.5Marriage

1.1.6Divorce

1.2Technology in Everyday Life

1.2.1Social Media

1.2.2Technology

1.3Free-Time Activities

1.3.1Music

1.3.2Cinema & TV

1.3.3Food

1.3.4Pantry

1.3.5Eating Out

1.3.6Sport

1.4Customs & Festivals in German-speaking Countries

1.4.1Holidays

1.4.2Christian Festivals

1.4.3Festivals in German-Speaking Countries

2Areas of Interest

2.1Home, Town, Neighbourhood & Region

2.1.1Home

2.1.2Rooms in the House

2.1.3Town

2.1.4Shops & Transport

2.1.5Home Items

2.2Social Issues

2.2.1Alcohol

2.2.2Drugs

2.2.3Smoking

2.2.4Smoking 2

2.2.5Health

2.2.6Health - 2

2.2.7Volunteering

2.2.8Race & Immigration

2.2.9Hospital

2.3Global Issues

2.3.1Homelessness & Poverty

2.3.2Littering

2.3.3Land & Air Pollution

2.3.4UV Rays & Acid Rain

2.3.5Saving Resources

2.3.6Nature Conservation

2.3.7Nature Conservation 2

2.3.8Sustainable Living

2.4Travel & Tourism

2.4.1Countries to Visit

2.4.2Things to See

2.4.3Planning a Holiday

2.4.4Journey

3Study & Employment

3.1My Studies

3.1.1Subjects

3.1.2Your School

3.1.3Types of School

3.2Life at School

3.2.1School Stress

3.2.2Regular Day

3.3Education Post-16

3.3.1Future Plans

3.4Jobs, Career Choices & Ambitions

3.4.1Part-time Jobs & Work Experience

3.4.2Job Hunt

3.4.3Workplace

3.4.4Jobs

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