Nature & the EnvironmentL13
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Everyday Scene

A realistic scene for final speaking practice with useful thematic vocabulary.

20 minC1c1everyday_scenenature-the-environmentbiodiversitysustainabilityurban gardeningecosystem

Lesson objectives

  • Practise spontaneous description from a realistic visual prompt.
  • Use the unit vocabulary for natural, image-based speaking.
  • Close the unit with a final communicative task linked to nature & the environment.

The Urban Gardeners

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En esta escena, observamos a dos personas cultivando un jardín comunitario en medio de un entorno urbano. Esta imagen nos permite discutir la importancia de la biodiversidad local y cómo los ciudadanos pueden mitigar su impacto ambiental en las ciudades.

Preguntas para hablar (Speaking practice)

  1. Describe what is happening in this photograph and the atmosphere it conveys.
  2. How might this type of community project benefit the local environment?
  3. Speculate on how much effort it takes to maintain such a garden in an urban area.
  4. Compare the importance of green spaces in cities to the natural landscapes in your own country.
  5. Do you think people living in cities can truly feel connected to nature? Why/why not?