B2 – Upper Intermediate
As the world faces challenges like climate change, pollution, and population growth, protecting our water resources is essential for healthy communities, ecosystems, and economies. Sustainable water practices help ensure a secure and balanced future for everyone.
Check out the full article on why water sustainability matters for our future.
Vocabulary Questions:
- What does the term “bioremediation? “Surface water can be polluted by heavy metals, fluoride, dyes and more, but there are ways to remove them. One sustainable approach is bioremediation.” Use it in a sentence.
- What does the word “aquifer” mean? “Similarly, pollution, growing demand and depletion of our much-needed aquifers are threatening the welfare of all living things” Use it in a sentence.
- What does “pushing force” mean? “From rainwater to drinking water and the oxygen we breathe; the ocean is the pushing force for all of these needs.” Provide a synonym and use it in a sentence.
Discussion Questions:
- Have you ever experienced water shortages? How did it affect your daily life?
- Would you be willing to change your habits to save water? Which habits would be hardest to change?
- What role do schools and media play in educating the public about water sustainability?
- What can individuals do to help conserve water in daily life?