In this 6 Minute English program, the focus is on the impact of climate change on the Arctic region. While the COVID-19 pandemic has dominated headlines, the pressing issue of climate change has been quietly worsening. Record temperatures and ice melting events in 2020 have raised concerns about the future of our planet.
Today’s movie
6 Minute English: Climate Change – Is it too late?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3fBxa1IEb74
Listening Quiz
Let’s test your knowledge with a quiz question related to the melting of ice in Greenland:
Q1: How many gigatonnes of ice are now melting into the ocean every year?
Q2: What is the term used to describe a shift from one stable state to another?
Q3: What is the thickness of Greenland’s ice sheet?
Q4: What is the main factor contributing to the shrinking of glaciers?
Q5: What does the term ‘throw your hands up’ signify in the context of the discussion?
Vocabulary
Let’s explore some key vocabulary related to climate change and the Arctic:
The melting of Greenland’s ice sheet may represent a tipping point in the global climate crisis.
The glaciologist’s research on Arctic ice melt provides crucial insights into climate change.
The phenomenon of global heating is accelerating the melting of polar ice caps.
The mass loss of Greenland’s ice sheet is a concerning indicator of climate change.
Urgent collective action is needed to combat the adverse effects of climate change.