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Sample opinion piece (leaving certificate examination), the environment is not our problem.
· El medioambiente no es nuestro problema
No puedo estar más en contra de esta afirmación. Es obvio que el medioambiente es un asunto de todas las personas de este planeta. Es nuestro deber cuidarlo. Existen muchos motivos por los que pienso esto.
I cannot disagree more with this statement. It is obvious that the environment is a matter of every person in this planet. It is our duty to look after it. There are many reasons for which I think this.
Para empezar, la contaminación es un problema preocupante que deberíamos intentar evitar. Los índices de contaminación han aumentado mucho en poco tiempo. Con acciones tan básicas como el uso de transportes públicos o reciclar se puede ayudar a reducir la contaminación.
To begin, pollution is a worrying issue that we should try to avoid. The pollution levels have increased a lot in a short time. With basic actions as the use of public transports or recycling we could help dicrease pollution.
Por otro lado, no puedo dejar de mencionar el obvio aumento de la temperatura global. Los expertos prevén que para final de siglo subirá 3 grados más, esto es algo que impactaría gravemente a las generaciones futuras.
On the other hand, I cannot stop mentioning the obvious increase of the global temperature. Experts predict that by the end of the century this one will go up by 3 more degrees, this is something that would make a serious impact on future generations.
En mi opinión, creo que deberíamos responsabilizarnos de este asunto. Todos vivimos en el mismo planeta y lo que hacemos en nuestra vida diaria afecta al medioambiente. Por eso debemos reciclar más, usar más el transporte público o hacer un buen uso del agua.
In my opinion, I think we should take responsibility in this matter. We all live in the same planet and what we do in our daily lives affects the environment. That is why we must recicle more, use more public transport or make a good use of the water.
En conclusión, el medioambiente es nuestra responsabilidad. Es una lástima que haya personas que piensen lo contrario. Si no lo cuidamos nosotros, ¿Quién lo hará?
In conclusion, environment is our responsibility. It is a pity that there are people who think otherwise. If we do not look after it, who will do it?
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EL MEDIOAMBIENTE – Environment in Spanish: translation task
Time to think green and start talking about the things that affect the environment -EL MEDIO AMBIENTE-. Environmental issues are a recurring theme during the GCSE AQA Spanish exam so make sure you are prepared to discuss them. To start, my advice is to prepare yourself by learning vocabulary related to this topic, click on the link to access the vocabulary about the environment in Spanish .
Express your opinion about the environment
When you talk about the environment you will need to say what you think about different things, for this you need to learn how to give your opinion in Spanish . There are different formulas to do it, but be careful! Some of them will need to use a subjunctive.
English translation about climate change - el cambio climático.
Translate the passage below into English . First, learn some tips to successfully translate from Spanish to English . You can leave your translation in the comments below or send it directly to your tutor by email . Still don’t have a Spanish tutor?
Activity ref: ET-71
El cambio climático es un problema que me preocupa bastante. El uso de ciertos combustibles contamina el aire y causa el calentamiento global .
Debido al efecto invernadero , las temperaturas suben, lo que amenaza la supervivencia de algunos animales, por ejemplo los pingüinos.
Spanish translation about water wastage - el desperdicio de agua.
Translate the passage below into Spanish . Learn some tips to successfully translate from English to Spanish . You can leave your translation in the comments below or send it directly to your tutor by email . S till don’t have a Spanish tutor?
Activity ref: SP-59
Water is necessary for everybody. Without water, crops can’t survive. It is an important resource that we shouldn’t use up.
We should waste less water in our daily lives.
Click on this link if you want to work with more activities related to the environment .
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Spanish Opinion Piece: The Environment (El medioambiente)
Subject: Spanish
Age range: 14-16
Resource type: Worksheet/Activity
Last updated
24 August 2020
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This resource contains an essay describing different ways in which we can help the environment. It is designed to help both teachers and students tackle the essay/opinion pieces at GCSE and Leaving Certificate Level.
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Caring for the Environment
Understand important environment-related vocabulary in Spanish - such as reciclaje (recycling), medio ambiente (environment), contaminación (pollution), cambio climático (climate change) etc.
Learn common phrases related to environment care, including actions we can take, like ‘reducir, reutilizar, reciclar’ (reduce, reuse, recycle) or ‘conservar energia’ (conserve energy).
Get familiar with expressing opinions on environmental issues. For example, ‘es esencial que protejamos nuestro planeta’ (It’s essential that we protect our planet) or ‘todos deberíamos contribuir para reducir la contaminación’ (We should all contribute to reducing pollution).
Make sure to know about certain current environmental topics, such as oceanic pollution, global warming, deforestation, overpopulation, etc.
Comprehend the concept of renewable and non-renewable energy resources. For instance, la energía solar (solar energy) and el petróleo (oil) respectively.
Be able to discuss solutions to environmental problems. This could involve concepts like ‘desarrollo sostenible’ (sustainable development) or ‘la protección de los animales en peligro de extinción’ (protection of endangered animals).
Work on constructing pertinent arguments, discussing both the positive and negative aspects of certain actions. For instance, ‘la energía nuclear puede ser peligrosa, pero también es una fuente de energía limpia’ (Nuclear energy can be dangerous, but it is also a source of clean energy).
Understand different viewpoints on these global issues that depend on various factors. For instance, a person living in an industrial city may have a different outlook on pollution compared to a rural villager.
Focus on comprehension skills to understand texts related to environmental issues. This skill will be useful for reading comprehension sections.
Practice writing essays or brief texts about current environmental issues and possible solutions to enhance your writing skills, and display your knowledge and understanding on the topic.
Remember, practise is the key - it will boost your vocabulary and increase your confidence when tackling this topic.
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