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IDIOMS
a race against time = a need to finish something quickly
We are in a race against time to reverse the effects of global warming.
no quick fix = no simple solution.
There seems to be no quick fix to solve our needs for energy
consumption from fossil fuels.
sweep under the carpet – to ignore or hide something
It seems politicians would rather sweep the problem of climate change
under the carpet than deal with it.
the tip of the iceberg = a small part of something much bigger
Rising oceans are only the tip of the iceberg of the problems being
caused by climate change.
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PART 1
Let's talk about natural places
How often do you visit natural places?
Do you prefer to visit the ocean or mountains?
Have you ever gone camping?
Would you like to live in the countryside?
Now let's talk about the weather
What’s the weather like in your country?
What kind of weather do you like the most?
Do you pay attention to weather forecasts?
Is the weather changing in your country?
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