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Exercises:
A. Fill in the blanks with the correct words given below.
[tackle, corporate, outrage, catalyze, at stake, net-zero, expertise]
a. The corporate headquarters of the company is in Dubai.
b. According to Greta, the leaders are failing to tackle the key issues.
c. Some viruses catalyze the step in the production of other viruses.
d. His expertise in business helped him greatly to run the company.
e. Nepal government plans to reduce carbon dioxide emissions to net-zero
f. He does not have good knowledge of business. So, he has put his investment at stake.
g. His controversial remarks caused public outrage
B. Write whether the following sentences are “True” or “False” . Write “Not Given” if the information is not found in the letter.
a. Save the Children congratulates Antonio Gueterres on his recent appointment as the General Secretary of the UN. Not Given
b. The Youth Advisory Group on Climate Change was announced on the request of the children between 18-21 years of age. False
c. The dissatisfaction is that the representation of children is not inclusive. True
d. Greta Thunberg protested for the right to a safe, clean, healthy and sustainable environment. True
e. The children demand their physical safety in the UK and Italy. True
f. The children think that they can participate in decision making to fight against the climate crisis. True
C. Answer the following questions.
a. Where is the office of the UN Secretary General?
Ans: The office of the UN Secretary General is located on 42nd Street, New York, NY 10017.
b. What is the purpose of writing this letter to Antonio Guterres?
Ans: The purpose of writing this letter is to Antonio Guterres to request him to include children and adolescents younger than 18 in the Youth Advisory Group on Climate Change.
c. Why was the Youth Advisory Group announced?
Ans: The Youth Advisory Group was announced to advise the UN Secretary-General on accelerating global action and action to tackle the worsening climate crisis.
d. What roles have children played in the time of climate crisis?
Ans: Children have been leading the climate debate, using schools, social media, and protests to catalyze global activism. They have engaged with leaders and are worried about the economic recovery affecting net-zero commitments.
e. Describe Greta Thunberg and Fabrizio’s contributions.
Ans: Greta Thunberg’s solo protest sparked a global movement. She proved that no one is too small to make a difference. Fabrizio from Peru is worried that our dash to economic recovery will scupper climate change at net-zero commitments.
f. What is the final demand of the children?
Ans: The children’s final demand is for the Youth Advisory Group on Climate Change to include younger children, respect their right to be heard, and for the UK and Italy to provide a safe space for children to engage meaningfully with the Group and COP26.
D. As a student, what roles can you play to control climate change and its effect? Share you ideas in the class.
Ans: As a student I can play the following roles to control climate change and its effect.
1. I adopt the concept of Reduce, reuse and recycle by using less paper, plastic, and other materials, recycle and reuse them as much as possible.
2. I use public transport instead of personal vehicle to reduce carbon emission to net zero.
3. I turn off lights and electronics when they are not in use to conserve energy.
4. I buy locally sourced foods and products reducing meat consumption.
5. I participate in tree planting activities to reduce carbon dioxide levels in atmosphere.
6. I raise awareness about climate change and its effects by participating in climate strikes, social media campaigns and spreading information about the issues to friends and family.
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