REAL-LIFE SKILLS 4 Read the text and follow the instructions. How many planets would we need if everyone lived like you? An ecological footprint measures the total amount of land and resources you use. See how your choices affect the environment and whether you are living beyond the capacity of the planet. Ask questions about your lifestyles in turn with your partner. Write the answers in both columns. Check your score and compare it with your partner’s. Whose ecological footprint is lower? a0, b3, c2, d1 a3, b0 a2, b1, c3 a2, b3, c1 a0, b3 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 5 Go online and look for specific information about the most significant areas in your region as regards biodiversity. Analyse the key factors of the chosen area and prepare a written report. Natural elements of the landscape – morphology of mountains, hills, flatlands, coastlines; rivers and lakes; climate, natural vegetation, wildlife, endangered species. Networks of roads and railroads, main economic activities. Human elements of the landscape – historic towns and villages, roads and industrial sites; new urban areas. Impact of human activities on the ecological balance. 1. 2. 3. 4. 6 Write an email/a letter asking the European Union solidarity fund (EUsf) to allocate funds for farmers, because of adverse weather conditions in ... (specify the area). Follow these prompts, specifying: who you are (farmers trade union, committee for rural development, others) the area involved the weather conditions the compromised crops your requests. GLOSSARY convenience food: cibi pronti