1) Over 33 million people in Pakistan have been affected by the worst floods in the country's history. More than 1,500 people have died.
2) The floods have devastated large areas of the country, with four provinces impacted and roads, bridges, and infrastructure left under water. Many crops, such as 45% of the cotton crop, have been totally wiped out.
3) The floods are being caused by heavier than usual monsoon rains as well as melting glaciers in the Himalayas due to rising global temperatures. Rebuilding the damaged infrastructure will cost an estimated $10 billion. Pakistan is calling on rich countries to provide support, as these countries are largely responsible for climate change.
1) Over 33 million people in Pakistan have been affected by the worst floods in the country's history. More than 1,500 people have died.
2) The floods have devastated large areas of the country, with four provinces impacted and roads, bridges, and infrastructure left under water. Many crops, such as 45% of the cotton crop, have been totally wiped out.
3) The floods are being caused by heavier than usual monsoon rains as well as melting glaciers in the Himalayas due to rising global temperatures. Rebuilding the damaged infrastructure will cost an estimated $10 billion. Pakistan is calling on rich countries to provide support, as these countries are largely responsible for climate change.
1) Over 33 million people in Pakistan have been affected by the worst floods in the country's history. More than 1,500 people have died.
2) The floods have devastated large areas of the country, with four provinces impacted and roads, bridges, and infrastructure left under water. Many crops, such as 45% of the cotton crop, have been totally wiped out.
3) The floods are being caused by heavier than usual monsoon rains as well as melting glaciers in the Himalayas due to rising global temperatures. Rebuilding the damaged infrastructure will cost an estimated $10 billion. Pakistan is calling on rich countries to provide support, as these countries are largely responsible for climate change.
1) Over 33 million people in Pakistan have been affected by the worst floods in the country's history. More than 1,500 people have died.
2) The floods have devastated large areas of the country, with four provinces impacted and roads, bridges, and infrastructure left under water. Many crops, such as 45% of the cotton crop, have been totally wiped out.
3) The floods are being caused by heavier than usual monsoon rains as well as melting glaciers in the Himalayas due to rising global temperatures. Rebuilding the damaged infrastructure will cost an estimated $10 billion. Pakistan is calling on rich countries to provide support, as these countries are largely responsible for climate change.
Sky News, 2nd September, 2022 Link to original video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XdJlIWJx12k
A) Before you watch: do you know the meaning of the
following words and phrases? flood …………………………………..… the worst ……………………………………… one third ………………………………… key infrastructures ……………………………. lasting effect ……………………………. crops ………………………………………….. wiped out ……………………………….. to be prone to ………………………………….. to melt ………………………………….. rising temperatures ……………..……………… monsoon ……………………………….. vulnerable ……………………………………… global warming ………………………… carbon footprint ………………………………...
B) Watch the video and answer the following questions:
1- How many people have been affected by the floods? …………………………………. 2- How many people have died? …………………………………………………………. 3- How many provinces are there in Pakistan? …………………………………………… 4- Which crops have particularly suffered from the floods? ……………………………… 5- How much will Pakistan need to rebuild the country? ………………………………… 6- What is the name of the main river? …………………………………………………… 7- What are the two main causes of these floods? ………………………………………… ……………………………………………………………………………………………… ……………………………………………………………………………………………… 8- How long does a ‘normal’ monsoon last? ……………………………………………… 9- When did the temperature reach 50 degrees in Sindh? ………………………………… 10- What is Pakistan’s government asking from rich countries? Why? ……………………………………………………………………………………………… ……………………………………………………………………………………………… iSLCollective.com 2) Writing A) Grammar focus: present perfect, active and passive verb forms. Rich countries have caused climate change. Heard in the video: Active verb form: What has caused these floods? How have floods affected Pakistan? 1,500 people have died Passive verb form: 33 million people have been affected by these floods. Roads, bridges and key infrastructures have been left under water. Many crops have been totally wiped out. Group work: Think, discuss and search for the use and formation of present perfect, active and passive verb forms. Give your conclusions below:
B) Write a newspaper article about the floods in Pakistan.
iSLCollective.com 33 million people affected Over 1,500 people have died 4 provinces 45% of cotton wiped out 10 billion dollars to rebuild the country Indus river Himalayas More than 7,000 glaciers Monsoon typically last 1 month and a half in July and August 8 times more rain than normal this year in Sindh 8th most vulnerable country In April the temperature reached 50 degrees in some areas of Sindh Richer countries have a responsibility to help Pakistan because they caused climate change
