T2W1 Journal Writing : Earth Hour

Hi Everyone!

The holidays are over and now it is back to school again. Hope you had a restful time. For this week's journal writing, I would like you to reflect on a coming global event : Earth Hour. This year, Singapore is participating in this global effort. To learn more about this event, you can visit these websites:

Earth Hour Official Site ~ http://www.earthhour.org/Singapore ~ http://www.earthhour.sg/60/http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gkq7Zady4IQhttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tkA-2Mg181k

To help you with the reflection, I have listed some questions below:

1. What is Earth Hour?

2. When is it held this year?

3. Why do you think people are organising this event?

4. What will everyone be doing during Earth Hour?

5. What other activities can you organise with your family and friends during Earth Hour?

6. What are the other problems the Earth is facing?

7. Could you propose some solutions to ONE of the problems which you have highlighted?Wishing you a pleasant reflection.

My answers:

1)The Earth is switching off the lights for one hour.

2)This year's Earth Hour is on 28th March.

3)They want us to save energy for global warming.

4)Some that switch off lights will be sleeping but the others will be doing their things and not bother about it.

5)They can have a picnic without using lights but candles.

6)The Earth is facing Global Warming.

7)Global Warming

• Use energy-saving bulbs to save energy.
• Do not take a long time to bathe.
• Switch off the lights when not using.
• Wait for a full load before using the washing machine.
• Avoid turning the air conditioner to its minimum temperature.