GW3 HOMEWORK #1

Section 1 – Grammar
Underline the correct noun form(s) or determiner in each sentence. The first one has been
done for you.
1. Dr Rachel Lindstrom is studying a special aspect of (a biology/ biology).
[2.] She is doing ( research / a research) on (a certain plant/ a plants) contain
substances that can fight (a diseases/ a lot of diseases)
2.[3.] For example, Dr. Lindstrom has found that (some plants/ a plants) contain
substances that can fight (a diseases/ a lot of diseases).
3.[4.] She and her colleagues now have (an information/ enough information) to write
(book/ a book) about their investigations.
4.[5.] Specifically, this new volume will examine the consequences that can result from
a country’s (export/ exports).
5.[6.] For example, does the fact that Colombia exports (several/ a great deal of) coffee
have negative impact on Colombia?
6.[7.] In Ecuador, (many/ much) types of bananas can be found all over. They are
harvested and sent worldwide.
7.[8.] In the United States, bananas grow in only (a few/ a little) places, so the fact that
Ecuador exports its bananas is good for the United States. However, is there any
negative effect of this exportation on Ecuador? Only time will tell.
Section 2 – Vocabulary

# Vocabulary Meaning
phase something out
to remove or stop using something gradually or in stages
(phrasal verb)
1. E.G.: The airline is planning to phase out the aircraft at the end of this year.
Your example: My school decided to phase out the old tables and bring in new
ones.
a situation in which urgent action is required to reduce or
climate emergency/
halt climate change and avoid potentially irreversible
climate crisis (n) [S]
environmental damage resulting from it.
2. E.G.: Millions of people around the world took part in protests against inaction on
the climate emergency.
Your example: We need urgent action to solve the climate crisis.
renewable forms of energy can be produced as quickly as
renewable (adj)
they are used
3. E.G.: Renewable energy sources such as wind and solar power.
Your example: Solar panels use renewable energy from the sun to generate make
electricity.
denial (n) [C] a statement that something is not true or does not exist
4. E.G.: The CEO issued a denial of the report that she is about to resign.
Your example: His denial of the problem made it difficult to fix the issue.

coal-fired (adj) using coal as a fuel

E.G.: Since 2000, the world has doubled its coal-fired power capacity to around
5.
2045 gigawatts (GW) after explosive growth in China and India.
Your example: The old power plant is coal-fired and produces a lot of pollution.
 unprecedented (adj) never having happened or existed in the past
E.G.: This century has witnessed environmental destruction on an unprecedented
6. scale.
Your example: The city faced unprecedented flooding after the heavy rains.

inundation (n) [C] [U] a flood, or the fact of being flooded with water

7. E.G.: The dam saved the area from inundation.

Your example: The town faced an inundation of water after the heavy rains caused
the river to overflow.
climate-induced
sudden destructive events caused by climate
catastrophe (np)
8. E.G.: Climate-induced catastrophes cause millions of people to be homeless.
Your example: The earthquakes were a climate-induced catastrophe.
to be considered serious and important enough to
carry weight (phrase)
influence other people
9. E.G.: The Senator's opinion carries a lot of weight in Congress.
Your example: Her words carry weight because she has a lot of experience.
take centre stage
to be at the centre of attention
(idiom)
10. E.G.: She always likes to take centre stage in whatever she does.
Your example: The new project took centre stage at the meeting.

wreak/play/cause
cause confusion/ lack of order/ damage or trouble
havoc (phrase)
E.G.: The storm wreaked (= caused) havoc in the garden, uprooting trees and
11.
blowing a fence down.
Your example: The storm wreaked havoc on the small town, flooding streets and
damaging homes.
the movement of saline water into freshwater aquifers,
saltwater intrusion (n) which can lead to groundwater quality degradation,
[U] including drinking water sources, and other
consequences
12.
E.G.: Certain human activities have increased saltwater intrusion in many coastal
areas.
Your example: Saltwater intrusion can make drinking water salty and harm crops.

a serious or formal promise, especially one to give money

pledge (n) [C] or to be a friend, or something that you give as a sign that
you will keep a promise
13.
E.G.: I give you this ring as a pledge of my everlasting love for you.
Your example: She pledged to help clean up the park every month.

the situation in which there is more than enough of

abundance (n) [S] [U]
something
14. E.G.: There was an abundance of food at the wedding.
Your example: The garden had an abundance of beautiful flowers this year.
 a perfect society in which people work well with each
utopia (n) [C] [U]
other and are happy
15. E.G.: We should join hands to transform the world into a clean, green utopia.
Your example: They dreamed of creating a utopia where all people lived in
harmony.

Section 3 – Writing
Prepare an outline and write an essay to answer the following question:
What are the causes and effects of climate change?

Use more transitioning words in your paragraphs when moving from one supporting point to the next:

One of the biggest issues problems that society is concerned about nowadays is
climate change. As our lives become easier improve and technology advances, our
we're affecting the
environment changes more environment more and more, which is
affecting
changing the climate all around the world. This is a complicated worrying issue
not just for a single country, but
for all of humanity for many reasons .

Climate change refers to the change in the climate

means that the climate is changing slowly
over time, affecting the living environment of humans and other species
on Earth. It can manifest as global warming, rising sea levels due to ice melting, or
changes in how the air moves around the planet. Natural The natural disasters that
humanity is currently facing, such as earthquakes, volcanoes, and tsunamis, result in
severe damage to human life.

So, what are the causes of climate change? The primary cause of climate change
is human activity. For example, Such as deforestation, which disrupts ecosystems, and the
reckless use of harmful chemicals. Additionally, pollution Pollution and waste from
factories, and emissions from urban areas and transportation are also major causes . All
of
these activities lead to the greenhouse effect, where gasses gases trap heat and make the
Earth warmer. Furthermore, people People are also using up important natural resources
and damaging the Earth's surface , and . Additionally, wars with bombs, nuclear weapons,
and other forms of warfare also significantly harm our environment. All these factors act as
triggers for nature’s wrath and could lead to serious problems for the Earth and all living
creatures in the future.

Climate change directly affects the lives of all the species on Earth, including
humans. Recent natural disasters phenomena such as storms, floods, tsunamis,
earthquakes, and volcanoes have caused immense suffering
to people, animals, and the environment
. Moreover, the increasing occurrence of strange diseases that doctors have
yet to understand or cure is also a result of climate change and environmental change .

In conclusion, to To stop or slow down climate change, everyone needs to be

conscious of protecting the Earth and our surroundings . Simple actions and awareness
can make a big difference. Additionally, governments and other leaders should also make
strict rules and punish those who cut down forests or pollute the air and water.
Furthermore, we We should encourage everyone to do their part in protecting the
environment to help reduce the damage to our planet nature .
 Indeed, climate change is not just a problem for individuals—it’s a problem for society and the wh

Section 4 – Activities in the Great Writing 3 Book:

Unit 1 - Activity 8 – 17

Items Y/ N/ Other
comments
Introduction
Does the introduction include background information to set the Some of it does.
topic into a broader context?
Is there a thesis statement that answers the essay question? N
Body
Is there a topic sentence in each paragraph that is related to the Y but needs improvement
main idea stated in the introduction?
Are the paragraphs fully developed? Some of them are
Are there any unrelated sentences? Very few
Conclusion
Does the conclusion restate the thesis and sum up the main points? Some of it does.
Overall
Are there choppy or stringy sentences? Very few
Are there many grammar, spelling, and punctuation mistakes? Very few
Are sentence structures and length varied? Some of them are
Is the vocabulary used appropriate and varied? Some of it is.
Are links between sentences and paragraphs smooth and clear? Some of them are.

Try to use more transitioning words in your paragraphs when moving from one supporting point to the next, and try