Exercise 1. Read the text and record audio of your speech. Humanity has a lot of problems. A global issue is an issue that affects every country in the world. The United Nations is the organization that defines these problems and takes measures to solve them. They want to make our world a better place. So, what global issues do they solve? First, it is global warming. It means that an summer or winter day nowadays is warmer than it was a hundred years ago. Global warming is dangerous because it can cause ice melting. Second, it is human impact on the environment. In some cities air pollution reached the point where it is dangerous for human health. Third, poverty. Did you know that 42 percent of people from Africa still live below the poverty line? People cannot fulfill their basic needs such as food, water and clothing. These are the most discussed global problems nowadays. If we want to make the world a better place, we should realize that even small actions affect it. Exercise 2. Choose true\false (according to the text). 1. A global issue is an issue that affects some countries in the world. For example, Africa. TRUE\FALSE 2. The main goal of the United Nations is earning money. TRUE\FALSE 3. Ice melting, that is caused by global warming, is a real problem of humanity. TRUE\FALSE 4. 80 percent of people from Africa can fulfill their needs. TRUE\FALSE 5. Air pollution is safe for our lives. TRUE\FALSE 6. Humanity can affect the environment. TRUE\FALSE