Exercices de Anglais : Global issues

Complete the following sentences about global issues using the correct form of the verbs in brackets. Choose between the Present Simple for facts and the Present Continuous for actions happening now.

1. Pollution (to damage) the oceans every day.
2. Scientists (to work) on new solutions for climate change right now.
3. Most people (to know) that recycling (to help) the planet.

Read the short paragraph about climate change and complete the sentences using the appropriate vocabulary and verb tenses.

'Our planet is in danger because of human activities. If we continue to pollute the air, the global temperature will increase by $1.5^\circ C$. We must reduce our $CO_2$ emissions to protect the environment.'

1. Complete this sentence: If we don't recycle, the amount of waste ______ (increase).
2. Find the synonym of 'protect' in the text that means 'to stop something from being destroyed'.
3. Rewrite this sentence using the modal 'should': 'We recycle our plastic bottles.'

Analyze the climate data and complete the following tasks: The average global temperature has risen by $0.85^\circ\text{C}$ since the late 19th century. Scientists project an additional increase of $2.5^\circ\text{C}$ by the year $2100$.

1. Translate this sentence into English using the Future Perfect tense: 'D'ici la fin du siècle, l'humanité aura augmenté la température mondiale d'un total de $3.35^\circ\text{C}$.'
2. Write a paragraph of $50$ to $80$ words explaining the environmental impact of this $3.35^\circ\text{C}$ rise. You must use at least two modals of probability (must, might, could) and integrate specific vocabulary: 'melting ice caps', 'rising sea levels', and 'endangered species'.