SW-World_Carfree_Day_LO.pdf

Student’s Worksheet 1

World Carfree Day

1. Complete the missing letters to ﬁ nd the problems connected with the use of cars.

Then write a deﬁ nition of each problem.

1. pet_ol_um de_en_e_cy – .........................................................................................................................

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2. gr_en_o_se e_is_io_s - .............................................................................................................................

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3. a_r pol_u_ _ on - .......................................................................................................................................

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4. n_i_e _oll_ti_n - ........................................................................................................................................

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5. t_a_ﬁ c co_ge_t_on - .................................................................................................................................

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6. a_to_obi_e cr_sh_s - ................................................................................................................................

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2. How would you reduce the use of cars in your country? Your solutions should be good

for the environment, convenient for people and should not harm the economy of

your country. Consider the points below and note down your ideas.

• carfree zones in cities

• taxes on cars and petrol

• the best alternative forms of public transport in cities, towns and villages

• car-sharing/ carpooling

• the fares charged for public transport

• the quality of public transport services

• eco-friendly transport usage, e.g. bicycles, electric vehicles

• working from home to reduce commuting

3. Work in pairs. Present and discuss your suggestions in point 2. Use the expressions