3.3 Global Issues
Explore and discuss important global challenges using English.
50 min
2 oppgaver
Climate changeHuman rightsInequalityUN SDGsOpinion language
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Global Issues
In a connected world, problems in one country affect others. Understanding global issues helps you become a responsible global citizen.
The UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) outline 17 goals to transform our world by 2030, including:
- No Poverty
- Quality Education
- Climate Action
- Reduced Inequalities
Climate Change
What is it?
- Long-term changes in global temperatures and weather patterns
- Primarily caused by burning fossil fuels
- Long-term changes in global temperatures and weather patterns
- Primarily caused by burning fossil fuels
Effects:
- Rising sea levels
- More extreme weather
- Biodiversity loss
- Food and water insecurity
What can be done?
- Reduce emissions
- Renewable energy
- International agreements (Paris Agreement)
- Individual choices
Human Rights
Universal Declaration of Human Rights (1948):
- All humans are born free and equal
- Everyone has the right to life, liberty, and security
- No slavery or torture
- Freedom of thought, speech, and religion
Challenges today:
- Refugees and asylum seekers
- Gender inequality
- Child labor
- Press freedom
- Minority rights
Inequality
Economic inequality:
- Gap between rich and poor growing
- Different access to education, healthcare, opportunities
- Gap between rich and poor growing
- Different access to education, healthcare, opportunities
Social inequality:
- Discrimination based on gender, race, religion, etc.
- Barriers to participation
Global inequality:
- Developed vs. developing countries
- Access to resources
- Colonial legacy
Expressing Opinions
When discussing global issues, use these expressions:
Giving opinions:
- In my opinion...
- I believe that...
- From my perspective...
- As I see it...
Agreeing:
- I completely agree.
- That's a good point.
- I see what you mean.
Disagreeing politely:
- I see your point, but...
- I'm not sure I agree because...
- That's one way to look at it, however...
Asking for opinions:
- What do you think about...?
- How do you feel about...?
- What's your view on...?
📝Oppgave 1
Choose a global issue and prepare a short presentation (2-3 minutes):
a
Explain what the issue is and why it matters.
b
Describe what is being done to address it.
c
Suggest what individuals can do to help.
d
Give your personal opinion on the issue.
📝Oppgave 2
Write a letter to a politician (300-400 words) about a global issue you care about:
a
Introduce yourself and explain why you're writing.
b
Explain the issue and why it matters to young people.
c
Suggest specific actions the politician could take.
d
End with a polite call to action.