17/04/2017
NSRP ENGLISH CLUB
Topic: CONSERVATION
WARM-UP GAMES (20 minutes)
DISCUSSION (45 minutes)
1/ First of all, could you define the meaning of this topic?
2/ What advantages do forests bring to us? What are the disadvantages of destroying forests? How do we protect forests?
3/ Is water important to us? Do you use a lot of water for your everyday life? Why (not)? What do you think of people lacking water at where they live? Any solutions?
4/ Do you think you are wasting electricity? Why (not)? What do you often use electricity at home for? Can you live without electricity? Why (not)?
5/ Is it important to conserve Vietnamese cultural heritage? Which of these places you’ve ever been to: Hạ Long bay, Phong Nha cavern, Mỹ Sơn sanctuary, the ancient town of Hội An, Tràng An landscape complex, complex of Huế monuments? 6/ The word “conserve” has the second meaning: to use as little of something as possible so that it lasts a long time. So which of these you think you should conserve: money, kindness, time, friendship, confidence, passion, health etc.? 7/ What would you do if your (future) children were wasters? 8/ Is there a connection between climate change and conservation?
PRESENTATION (a total of 20 minutes for preparation and presentation)
Choose 1 question in the list of questions above to give a presentation
ADDITIONAL KNOWLEDGE
20 Easy Ways to conserve and save the environment
1. Make sure to use your clothes washer and dryer when you have a full load. You could save 1,000 gallons/month!
2. Water your lawn during the evening, when it is cooler and dryer. Watering in the morning, when it is hot and dry, leads to water evaporation.
3. Pick up some earth-bags at your local grocery store. Say no to both, “paper” and “plastic!”
4. Replace your old light bulbs with energy saving fluorescent bulbs. Sure, they may cost more money, but you will save on your energy bill in the future and they last longer.
5. Try shortening your shower by just a minute. You could save 150 gallons/month!
6. Skip the dishwasher built-in dry option and simply air dry your dishes.
7. Collect rainwater and save it to water your lawn.
8. Get rid of objects containing mercury in your home. They’re a health risk and harmful to the environment.
9. Set your fridge to be between 36-38 F degrees and freezer to be between 0-5 F degrees.
10. Save those pesky wire hangers and return them to your neighborhood dry cleaner.
11. UNPLUG unused appliances. Even when powered off, plugged-in appliances use electricity.
12. Plant trees to shade your home. You can save money on air conditioning.
13. Print double-sided. If possible, advocate to make your office or school paper-free.
14. Buy used furniture and re-purpose it. You save money and trees (plus, create original furniture!)
15. Close vents and doors in unused rooms.
16. Buy a stylish ceramic mug for your daily cup of coffee instead of using a disposable cup.
17. Wrap your water heater in an insulated blanket.
18. Try a dimmer switch. They’re easy to install and save energy!
19. Turn your computer off when you go to sleep.
20. Make sure to inflate your tires properly. This preserves the life of the tires, creates a safer ride, and saves gas.
Time: 20:00, April, 18th, 2017
Place: Community Room, LQ.