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IB English B: Sharing the planet Environment, human rights, peace, equality, globalisation. 2 subtopics, 10 key terms.
In this topic: 5.1 · 5.2
5.1 The environment and sustainabilityKey terms carbon footprint greenhouse gases produced by a person or activity renewable energy energy from sources that don't run out to raise awareness to make people know about an issue single-use plastic plastic used once then thrown away climate anxiety worry about climate change Topics : the environment, human rights, peace and conflict, equality, globalization, ethics, urban and rural environment.
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Exam tip: A strong headline + lead paragraph instantly signals the article text type (criterion C).
5.2 Human rights, equality and globalisationKey terms human rights basic rights belonging to every person equal opportunities the same chances for everyone discrimination unfair treatment because of a characteristic globalization growing connections between countries fair trade trade ensuring fair pay for producers Debate topics : gender pay gap, access to education, fast fashion, refugees, fair trade.
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Exam tip: “Despite” + noun or -ing; “although” + clause. A frequent accuracy trap.
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