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1. Read the following statements and answer the questions.

Luis: I believe we need to take global warming seriously. It affects us and the whole world. We need to be conscious of its effects and consequences, in order to avoid even more damage in the future.

Carolina: No one can tell me that global warming isn't happening. We've just had the hottest year on record! My sister lives in the north of Chile and she said that it is beach weather there and it's August. I mean it's not normal is it?

Kevin: When I was a boy we used to have heavy snow most years. Since the early 9Os all we've had is a light dusting of snow. It must be due to global warming.

a. Who believes in global warming?

b. Who doesn't believe in global warming?

2. In pairs, debate in favor or against global warming and climate change. Each one of you has to choose one argument from different columns and defend your position. Add two more reasons to support your argument.

In favor:

Against:

All countries should be forced to apply serious regulations to reduce carbon emissions.

Everybody should do whatever they can to save energy.

Normal people can't do much to stop global warming.

Climate change isn't as serious as people say. People like to worry about something!

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