This document provides sample dialogues, vocabulary, and monologue prompts related to environmental issues. For dialogues, it gives examples of agreeing and disagreeing, as well as ideas for starting, maintaining and concluding a conversation on the topic of choosing between public or private transportation. The monologue section outlines a structure for a 3-4 minute speech and provides 5 potential topics related to the environment, as well as vocabulary words relevant to environmental issues. It concludes with 4 additional monologue prompt options focusing on recycling, locally produced goods, packaging and global warming.

1. EOI - PRACTICE
ENVIRONMENTAL ISSUES

2. CONVERSATION - Environmental issues
1. Do you worry about the environment?
2. What are the worst pollutants and who are the worst polluters?
3. How important is the natural environment to you in your daily life?
4. What are the biggest problems facing our environment? What would
you do to save our environment?
5. What danger does your country pose to the global environment?
6. If the environment could speak, what would it tell us?
7. What will happen if we keep polluting the environment?
8. Do you think houses will be more environmentally friendly in the
future?
9. Plastic packaging advantages and disadvantages
10. Public transport vs. Electric cars
GENERAL

3. ALL YOU NEED TO KNOW
DIALOGUE

4. Expressing your opinion
I believe/think that…
In my opinion,…
The way I see it,…
If you ask me,…
I would say that…
It seems to me that…
As far as I’m concerned,…
Agreeing with your partner
I (totally) agree with you.
You’re dead right.
That’s (absolutely) true.
You’re (absolutely) right.
That’s a great idea.
I couldn’t agree more.
Yes, I see what you mean.
I see it that way, too.
Yes, of course. | I think so, too.
Disagreeing with your partner
I’m afraid I don’t see it the same way.
I’m sorry but I have to disagree.
You may be right, but I have a different view.
That might be true, but I’m not sure I agree with you.
I’m sorry, but I don’t agree.
Conceding arguments
While you might say that ..., it's important to remember that ...
I agree with you that ... On the other hand, ...
Although/even though it is true that... I believe that...
I agree/admit/concede that... , but we must remember that…
I can understand that... Nevertheless, ...
It's true/obvious/evident that ... However, ...
Agreeing & Disagreeing

5. Starting your discussion
Shall I start? / Yeah, go on.
Shall I go
fi
rst? / Of course, go ahead.
Is it okay if I start? / Sure, no problem.
Would you like to go
fi
rst? / Yes, why not?
Asking for your partner’s opinion
statement, don’t you think/agree?
statement , wouldn’t you agree?
statement, right?
Do you think…? | Do you believe that…?
What do you think about…?
How about…? | What about…?
What’s your take on…?
Concluding the discussion
I believe we have an agreement, don’t we?
So, do we have an agreement?
Shall we stick to…?
Shall we agree on..?
Changing the subject
As for + one of the options
In relation to + one of the options
As regards + one of the options
Regarding the question of the task,
Interacting

6. DIALOGUE
• Your conversation should last about 7-8 minutes.
• Avoid short answers, take part and speak and listen to your partner
• Your partner’s information is different from yours.
• If possible, try to reach an agreement at the end of the conversation.
• Use at least 3 of the ideas below.
You live in the suburbs and you got a new job downtown. To get there, you hesitate between public or private transport.
Even though the location of your new position is well communicated, the option you prefer is buying a car and you ask a
friend. Here you have some ideas to discuss this topic. You start the conversation.
- Beauty of a car and its interior comfort
- The pleasure of driving and its speed
- Convenience and
fl
exibility
- You can afford an electric car
- Ecological alternatives
STUDENT
A
2- DIALOGUE

7. DIALOGUE
• Your conversation should last about 7-8 minutes.
• Avoid short answers, take part and speak and listen to your partner
• Your partner’s information is different from yours.
• If possible, try to reach an agreement at the end of the conversation.
• Use at least 3 of the ideas below.
- Good transport service and cheaper than a car
- Less stress and pollution
- The dangers of the road
- Traf
fi
c jams
- Other alternatives: bike, carpool…
STUDENT
B
Your friend has found a job in the city centre. He asks you for advice on the possibility of using public or private transport.
Concerned about protecting the environment, you think public transport is the best option. Here you have some ideas to
discuss this topic. Your partner starts the conversation.
2- DIALOGUE

8. ALL YOU NEED TO KNOW
MONOLOGUE

9. MONOLOGUE STRUCTURE
MONOLOGUE STRUCTURE:
1. Introduction: introduce the topic in a general way
2. Arguments (pros/cons): organise your ideas in different arguments,
and explain each topic in depth, trying to show all the pros and the cons
3. Personal Opinion: express your own personal ideas
4. Conclusion: summarise everything that you have said before, your personal
beliefs and other people’s beliefs or behaviours about the topic.

10. ENVIRONMENTAL ISSUES - VOCABULARY
Waste
Rubbish
Garbage
Trash
Volcano
Tsunami
Flood
Earthquake
Drought
Acid rain
Recicle
Natural Resources
Sustainable
Renewable energy
Green Peace
Energy conservation
Biodiversity
Biodegradable
Pollution
Ozone Layer
Green House effect
Global Warming
Fumes
Disposable products
Climate change
Carbon dioxide /monoxide
Emissions
Endangered species
Deserti
fi
cation
Deforestation
Extinction

11. MONOLOGUE 1 - ENVIRONMENT
In this part of the exam you are going to give a short talk on a topic. Discuss the ideas given below. The talk should last 3 to 4 minutes
You may be asked further questions about the topic when you have
fi
nished.
No need to use the pictures
1. Public transport: a real alternative?
2. Congestion charges in big cities.
3. Hybrid and electric cars.
4. Your carbon footprint.
5. Renewable energies.

12. MONOLOGUE 2 - ENVIRONMENT
In this part of the exam you are going to give a short talk on a topic. Discuss the ideas given below. The talk should last 3 to 4 minutes
You may be asked further questions about the topic when you have
fi
nished.
No need to use the pictures
1. Recycling: the only way to be green?
2. Buying locally produced goods.
3. There’s too much unnecessary packaging in
supermarkets these days.
4. Global warming: a reality or a threatening
political weapon.